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Old 08-26-2008, 08:22 PM
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Hey guys. I'm looking at getting rid of my Z and buying a WS6. I was wondering if there are any differences in the 98-02 models other than the color? I'd like to get a 02, but if I can get one a little older with low miles for a better price. Just didn't want to miss anything.
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Old 08-27-2008, 02:23 PM
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Wow, nobody???

C'mon guy's, don't hate me cause I own a import. lol
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Seems like there should be a sticky with this info somewhere. There are a lot of *minor* changes between the years...
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Old 08-27-2008, 03:00 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?do=process Try here....
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FAQ in newbie section:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-owners-newbie-tech/213148-jrp-s-faq-commonly-asked-questions.html
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What times did the Z pull?
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I've only had it to a eighth mile track and had never been to a track before. The best I could get was 8.3, but I spun bad!!! 1st is absolutely useless after 3.5k and 2nd is only good to about 5.5k and that is with me pedaling.


Beautiful car btw, wish I could find on that color here.
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Thanks for the help guys! Found what I was looking for. Just a couple of questions that weren't answered the that thread. Is there any benefit to having the ls6 block and is there a way to tell which block it is? Thanks everyone.
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Originally Posted by Blwn_by_Twins
Thanks for the help guys! Found what I was looking for. Just a couple of questions that weren't answered the that thread. Is there any benefit to having the ls6 block and is there a way to tell which block it is? Thanks everyone.
Really no benefit, other than better oiling passages. There are NO power differences. Check the block casting # 12561168. Drivers side, back of the block just above the trans.
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98 was the final year of Auburn Clutch-style Posi. 99-02 got Torsen posi (worm gears). I upgraded to that when I broke my rear end.
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Originally Posted by Blwn_by_Twins
Thanks for the help guys! Found what I was looking for. Just a couple of questions that weren't answered the that thread. Is there any benefit to having the ls6 block and is there a way to tell which block it is? Thanks everyone.
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Thanks for posting this!!!!!
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