Just signed up I do not yet own A LS1 yet but I am in the process of saving up for A Camaro. Just wanted to say Hello to all

Jess

 

Good luck finding a camaro, welcome aboard!

 

How's it going. Can't go wrong with the performance of an LS1 Camaro for the price. I got my 1999 Camaro Z28 with 48k on it for $10,000 2 years ago. It was stock then , but far from it now Good luck and welcome to the site You will find a wealth of information here. Just make sure you because there is literally hundreds of thread that cover all the basics and more

 

Thanks Guys
I have owned numerous 3rd gen camaros and built the last three that I had. I am wanting to build a 98-2002 ls1 camaro now.
I am married now so I have to save up longer now for my toys but it will be well worth the wait

Also I understand the search button is your friend.

Jess

 

Things to check out:
- Is the car stock? If not it could have been beaten on at the track?
- Is the car lowered? Check for rock chips/scrapes on the underside of the front bumper if so?
- Check the window motors?
- Check little things like the power door locks, all interior lights, cruise control, etc.
- If the car has leather, is it ripped? It often gets ripped on the driver's side from getting in/out?
- Does the car need anything done to it?
- Have oil changes and other fluid changes/tune-up related things been done regularly? A maintenance record is a plus.
- Don't buy the car from anyone under 20yrs. old unless you really trust they took good care of it.
- Make sure the rearend isn't broke. Listen for a whine/bang when you go around a turn slowly.
- If it is a WS6 you are looking at make sure it is authentic by looking at RPO codes.
- Check the oil level. This shows if they stay up to date with keeping the engine lubricated/in order.
- Overall if the deal seems too good to be true, it might be. I have seen LS1's go for as little as $7500 with less miles than the car you posted. You just have to find someone that needs to sell it fast.
- Finding a stock car is a plus in my book unless you absolutely love every mod the other person put on. I like doing my own work to know it was done right.
- Do a compression test on higher mileage cars. Also having your mechanic do a once over on it for around $30 isn't a bad idea either if the seller agrees to it. I did this with my car. The seller even drove it out to the shop.
- Also if your car will be a dedicated track car look for a stripper model (no power options). This way it will already be lightweight.
- Don't try to haggle with dealers. It is such a pain in the ******* ***. I'd stick to private sellers.

 

Welcome and good luck.

 

I AGREE with that.
My wife can haggle with car dealers like no other so that is not an issue.
But when it comes to mechanical issues with a camaro I look @ everything.
I agree 100% There's something about building A Hot car and knowing you did all the work to get it where it is at
I am just not too sure about what I'm looking at as far as electronic engine controllers? All of the cars I have built Have been carb'd

Jess

 

Rite on !!

 

Great--

 

Nice user name...Welcome

 

Welcome, have the same name as my friend (wicked z)

 

Hey don't hate on us under 20 years olds there are some people over 20 that rag on there cars to But I do under stand what your saying

 

Yes but I remember when I was 18 with a v8 car full throttle starts burnout's
***** TO THE WALL

 

19 years old here and I posted it

 

It's all good though cause I'll be 25 and I still do it My wife looks out the window And just shakes her head at me. Boys never outgrow their toys they just get more exspensive
I would rather have A virgin car though just so I know what I got.

 

Welcome!