Introductions & Greetings New to the site? Say hello!

awsome deal on a 01SS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:02 PM
  #1  
hawaiianpunch01SS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
From: lynchburg, VA
Default awsome deal on a 01SS

hey guys i am new to the site. sorry its kinda long im excited! i just got what i think was an awsome deal on ma car tell me what u think i just bought a 2001 ss 6 speed with 75k for 12.5k when i bought it i was told it was stock aside from the obviouse, bran new ZO6 wheels and tires and a Borla cat back. now i have never owned a LS1 car before, (rode in numerous cams, birds and vetts) i thought this car felt strong for stock. after out runing a 06 gto that put down 415 at the whls on the dyno i knew somthin was up. the car was a one owner car got traided in to the dealer and then i bought it. so i tracked down the original owner. come to find out that the motor went out at about 35k (claimed it just droped oil pressure and spun a bering) he took it to the dealer and one thing lead to another and the end result was a brand new LS6 got put in it (already checked the casting # its for real) he went on to send me reciepts for port and posished heads numerous free mods and other lil things and a dyno sheet of 412 to the wheels!!! the car runs like a new one and looks perfect! so how did i do?
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 12:06 AM
  #2  
goodrich969's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,288
Likes: 0
From: Dub-ville, OH
Default

Good deal man. You did a great job!
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 12:17 AM
  #3  
05gtdrv3r's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Default

welcome to the site
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 01:12 AM
  #4  
DarkhorSe_SS's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,360
Likes: 0
From: Spurs City!!! SA, Tx
Default

***** that biatch bro...we need pics!

nice find 4 sure.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 06:32 AM
  #5  
94lt105's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 274
Likes: 0
From: Owatonna,MN
Default

Thats an awesome deal.. Nice job.. Now where's the pics????
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 10:13 AM
  #6  
Hot94Z28's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
From: Lexington,MO
Default

I want pics.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 02:37 PM
  #7  
AnimalSS's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 0
From: Knoxville, TN
Default

You lucky bastard. Welcome to the site. Now, post some pics.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 09:56 PM
  #8  
JTH2000SS's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default

nice steal you lucky SOB
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 15, 2007 | 10:34 PM
  #9  
SSDoubleK's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (100)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 635
Likes: 1
From: Greenville PA
Default

Good for you on the deal. Welcome to the site.
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:38 AM
  #10  
ITSA6's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
From: IOWA!!
Default

wow wow wow lucky is the only word for this oh and welcome
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:48 AM
  #11  
miamifan3413's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 872
Likes: 0
From: LaGrange, KY
Default

Originally Posted by hawaiianpunch01SS
hey guys i am new to the site. sorry its kinda long im excited! i just got what i think was an awsome deal on ma car tell me what u think i just bought a 2001 ss 6 speed with 75k for 12.5k when i bought it i was told it was stock aside from the obviouse, bran new ZO6 wheels and tires and a Borla cat back. now i have never owned a LS1 car before, (rode in numerous cams, birds and vetts) i thought this car felt strong for stock. after out runing a 06 gto that put down 415 at the whls on the dyno i knew somthin was up. the car was a one owner car got traided in to the dealer and then i bought it. so i tracked down the original owner. come to find out that the motor went out at about 35k (claimed it just droped oil pressure and spun a bering) he took it to the dealer and one thing lead to another and the end result was a brand new LS6 got put in it (already checked the casting # its for real) he went on to send me reciepts for port and posished heads numerous free mods and other lil things and a dyno sheet of 412 to the wheels!!! the car runs like a new one and looks perfect! so how did i do?
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:55 AM
  #12  
Mike00ss's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,248
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
Default

Sweet deal!
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:08 AM
  #13  
marv's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 666
Likes: 0
From: Scottsboro, AL
Default

Wow...smoking deal man...congrats!!!

I paid $12.5K for mine...but she had 96K on her when I bought it...enjoyed it ever since though...
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:12 AM
  #14  
hawaiianpunch01SS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
From: lynchburg, VA
Default

ill try and get some pics on here soon
Attached Thumbnails awsome deal on a 01SS-100_4220c.jpg  

Last edited by hawaiianpunch01SS; Mar 17, 2007 at 04:39 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:22 PM
  #15  
N20GTO's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Default

Welcome...

hawaii huh??? I like pizza from there
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:42 PM
  #16  
hawaiianpunch01SS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
From: lynchburg, VA
Default

Still trying to fugure out how to post some pictures, but here is one...
Attached Thumbnails awsome deal on a 01SS-100_4220c.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:50 PM
  #17  
hawaiianpunch01SS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
From: lynchburg, VA
Default

ya hawaii! klilua, born and raised! moved to virginia a few years back though
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:10 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE