98's are turds?
03-21-2005, 06:31 PM
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98's are turds? Me and another F-body owner are disputing because he is convinced that 98's are turds, and I am convinced otherwise. So please...informed opinions only.
03-21-2005, 07:20 PM
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I also wouln't consider mine a "turd." I have owned my car since November of 2003 and it only has 48,000 mi on it. That just shows that there are still some good 98's out there. Haven't had a problem yet.
03-21-2005, 07:31 PM
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I would say my car is turdish, but I wouldnt say that to her face. 
Like JRP said the PCM is more of a hassle to F* with, the 98 heads arent as good, and you have to buy a damn LS6 intake just to get it to 2000+ standards.
But I got mine for a good price, so if you are poor like me, a turdish 98 is better than no LS1 at all.
Like JRP said the PCM is more of a hassle to F* with, the 98 heads arent as good, and you have to buy a damn LS6 intake just to get it to 2000+ standards.
But I got mine for a good price, so if you are poor like me, a turdish 98 is better than no LS1 at all.
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03-21-2005, 07:52 PM
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I have had nothing but good luck from my 98. 100,000 miles and no problems. Still have factory clutch,water pump, starter, and Alt. I bought it Jan 3rd of 98 and when it was new about 1,000 miles took it to the strip bone stock and it ran a 13.2 at 108. Not bad for a 98. Now I have all the mods in sig so if it was a turd it is no more.
03-21-2005, 08:04 PM
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I asked the same question when I first got mine, now im glad I saved the money on the actual car, and have more for mods. Once you start modding, its all the same..
03-21-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
98s are NOT turds. They only dyno about 10 rwhp less than an 01-02, mostly because the later two years came with the LS6 intake manifold from the factory.
Once you break the seal on any of these engines, all playing fields are level.
Once you break the seal on any of these engines, all playing fields are level.
03-21-2005, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
98s are NOT turds. They only dyno about 10 rwhp less than an 01-02, mostly because the later two years came with the LS6 intake manifold from the factory.
Once you break the seal on any of these engines, all playing fields are level.
Once you break the seal on any of these engines, all playing fields are level.
Thanks for posting something accurate.
98s still have an LS1 and are still awesome rides. Take care of em'.
03-21-2005, 10:25 PM
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Nothing at all wrong with 98's. In fact, there are many benefits to owning a 98. (other than the price!) Try doing a search, as JRP said it's been discussed a LOT.