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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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Whats up guys? Finally joining this site now that I am officially able lol

I recently got a 99 Z28 last Friday and I love it! Its got some mods already on it; Carbon fibre lid, Hooker LTs and cat-back, MSD wires, and a mild cam. I traded my 98 3.8 camaro for it, it was a hard decision, but I think I made the right one

Anyway, I look forward to posting here so I can learn about the LS1.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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what are the most noticeable differences between the 3800 and an LS1?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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power, speed, sound, and handling.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Welcome i did same i went from a 3.8 firebird to a t/a. got any pics?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Welcome. Congrats on the LS1!
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt_WS6_00
Welcome i did same i went from a 3.8 firebird to a t/a. got any pics?

Yeah, you probably already saw them from Fbody.com, but here they are:





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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Nice car! I used to have a '99 Monte Carlo with a 3.8L engine, transversly mounted though. I'm sure you will love your LS1!
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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Dude, that car looks ******* ill.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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Nice ride and welcome.Get ready to hand out some "hurt feelings" in your new beast.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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looks real good. !moulding and thats all you need to do. perfecto!
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaBoy5
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Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Man, I normally HATE black wheels, but you were able to pull it off with your car for some reason. Maybe it's because the top is black or something, I dunno, but they flow really well with the rest of the car. Very nice.

EDIT: I see it now. The black top and side mirrors, along w/ the dark headlights. That's what makes 'em flow well with the rest of the car.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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I went from 5spd 99 3.8 Camaro to 99 A4 LS1, havent regretted it ever.. maybe the gas and parts price. but thats it.

anyone else beat the ever living **** outta their 3.8? i would beat the hell outta that car and NEVER have any problems what so ever.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Congrats and welcome !!!!
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys, I'm really happy with it. I'm sure it will stay that way!

Originally Posted by aaron_c
Man, I normally HATE black wheels, but you were able to pull it off with your car for some reason. Maybe it's because the top is black or something, I dunno, but they flow really well with the rest of the car. Very nice.

EDIT: I see it now. The black top and side mirrors, along w/ the dark headlights. That's what makes 'em flow well with the rest of the car.

When the car dealer called saying that they found me a car and said it had black wheels, I thought "I hope its either the Z06s or the ZR-1s" lol
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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i noticed a difference in sound. my ls1 is much quieter than my 3.8
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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welcome...
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaBoy5
what are the most noticeable differences between the 3800 and an LS1?

About 145hp
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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I went from a 04 GP GTP Comp G 3.8 to a GTO...welcome!
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