Looking at a 98 SS
03-12-2006, 02:21 PM
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Looking at a 98 SS Hopefully I'll be joining the LS1 family soon; the one I am looking at is 1998 SS vert. Since I've never owned an LS1 I am not too familar with potential problems or changes through the different years. I'd appreciate it if people could provide me with some info. Thanks
03-12-2006, 02:34 PM
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well being a 98 owner the major problem that seems to come in effect when modding the older LS1s is the Rod Bolts arent all that great and if your gonna put a cam in it you will need to upgrade those to the ARP or Katech rod bolts, the 98s are the only year to have the temp gauge that reads right, they have 28 lb fuel injectors instead of the 26 like the newer models, they dont have the LS6 intake manifold, and there oil pumps have been known to crap out on you. they are actually a really good year and alot of members on here have 98s and been getting great HP and TQ #s just like the newer models. i say get the car and you wont regret it, LS1s are the **** 
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03-12-2006, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBenz
98s are different from he rest. Try for a 2000 and up 2001 2002s are very nice. And you dont want a convertible. death traps.
03-12-2006, 08:43 PM
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I'll see what happens with this car. I'm going to the bank tomorrow to apply for a loan and go from there. I'm looking forward to owning my first LS1 
