Common LS1 Firebird problems
06-08-2006, 06:10 PM
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Common LS1 Firebird problems what are the basic problems with a 02 trans am, Im new to ls1 and firebirds, I just switched over to the darkside.. anway I was reading that the rear eds are weak and- the roof swill bubble from the glue, what else are common problems, whats normally breaks, what are the weak points on modding the car...My plans are 02 trans am then do bolt-ons,and a procharger.Whats likley to go wrong...what are the limits on stock blocks,whats the limit on the trans, whats a safe hp that these cars can handle?
06-08-2006, 08:29 PM
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1. The gears for the headlight motors break
2. If you mod an M6 car the stock clutch will hate you.
3. on the 99+ cars the coolant temp gauge is useless
4. Everything stated in the posts above.
2. If you mod an M6 car the stock clutch will hate you.
3. on the 99+ cars the coolant temp gauge is useless
4. Everything stated in the posts above.
06-08-2006, 10:09 PM
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Here is the forum for you:
Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002
https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-firebird-1967-2002-73/
Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002
https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-firebird-1967-2002-73/
06-08-2006, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tainted
the a4 tranny sitn tos trong along with the 10-bolt axle. oil pump and water pump tend to go bad
The 10 bolt can handle a good deal of power in an auto trans car, so long as you don't get massive wheel hop.
Oil pump failures are not common, only a small percentage have failed.
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06-09-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by giant016
Window motors, blinkers, and the most dreaded of all: the lid for the ash tray breaks off easily.
06-09-2006, 09:14 AM
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wow more than I expected, mustangs arent perfect either tho, How well does the stock ls1 block handle Hp, I know my stang stock 5.0 motor can only handle around 450rwhp, then its like playing with fire after that....Im planing on a procharger for the ls1, what is a safe boost to run on stock ls1 block?...Im not sure where to start on what parts are good for heads, For mustangs AFR heads are the best, what heads are best for the ls1, Is afr good on the ls1? what about lengenfelter(sp?) package, http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cf1998_350.htm#
I was think of starting with that then going with a procharger on top of it, then Ill be happy.
I was think of starting with that then going with a procharger on top of it, then Ill be happy.
06-09-2006, 11:16 AM
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An LS1 on stock rods/pistons can handle over 500 rwhp. Just make sure you get a good tune. I wouldn't go over 8psi on the stock stuff, only because of the high compression.
06-10-2006, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Stanger88
Holy crap, maybe getting a 5.0 wasnt such a bad plan after all 
I honestly think just about everyone of these types of performance cars have consistent problems to them (domestic or not). Its just a matter of putting up with those in order to enjoy the performance.
Speaking of which, my passenger side window motor has been getting slower....and slower.....and slower....
