should I or shouldn't I??
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Staging Lane
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should I or shouldn't I?? I found a 00' z28 w/m6 and loaded and only problem is 106,xxx miles. I am considering trading my lt1m6 w/ only 41,xxx. LS1 is immaculate condition, and my lt1 is little rough cosmetically but mechincally a exceptionally great car. I have yet to test drive the car, which i have plans to day to do so, but im assuming the ls1 will be bad ***, but i will find out, i know what to look for in used cars. I am just playing with the idea of owning an ls1
What would you do?
What would you do?
Last edited by tnnt; Jan 7, 2009 at 10:09 AM.
106,000 miles?? are they freeway miles street and track miles?? any maintenance records?? young owner or older owner ? you dont want to trade your car for a abused camaro then your going to be coming out of pocket to fix whatever is wrong with it but if it was cared for and not abused go for it 
let us know what you decide go luck
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Staging Lane
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106,000 miles?? are they freeway miles street and track miles?? any maintenance records?? young owner or older owner ? you dont want to trade your car for a abused camaro then your going to be coming out of pocket to fix whatever is wrong with it but if it was cared for and not abused go for it let us know what you decide go luck
let us know what you decide go luckMostly freeway miles b/c i once considered this exact same care one year ago sitting at the chevy dealership it had 60,xxx miles then. The guy who owned the vehicle before was 30 or so, which i have never met but saw every once and awhile. Always cruised the car from what i seen.
I found a 00' z28 w/m6 and loaded and only problem is 106,xxx miles. I am considering trading my lt1m6 w/ only 41,xxx. LS1 is immaculate condition, and my lt1 is little rough cosmetically but mechincally a exceptionally great car. I have yet to test drive the car, which i have plans to day to do so, but im assuming the ls1 will be bad ***, but i will find out, i know what to look for in used cars. I am just playing with the idea of owning an ls1
What would you do?
What would you do?
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Staging Lane
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If you go with the LS1 Z...
-You will notice the difference in power, we all know they are faster, but it will feel a little slower (difference in torque curves).
-It will be easier to work on it will be a little less problematic (better design, less prone to leaks, no distributor, etc.).
-106,xxx miles is really nothing to a well maintained LS1.
If you stay with your LT1 formula...
-41,xxx miles is very low mileage and still perfect for a cam swap.
-LT1 can be torque monsters, which is why they are more fun to drive and feel faster.
-LT1's sound better (IMHO).
-I have experienced, and have been told, that LT1 PCM's are less problematic to tune when it comes to cammed applications.
-Yes it has the dreaded opti, but if you maintain your car, and check for leaks, you shouldn't have any problems for a while. My OEM opti lasted for 140k miles.
I own both a '97 SS and a '99 SS, both M6's. I always have preferred driving my LT1 powered car, it feels more responsive and quicker, and sounds better. I may be biased, but I would stick with your formula and mod it if I were you. Just my long, detailed $0.02.
-You will notice the difference in power, we all know they are faster, but it will feel a little slower (difference in torque curves).
-It will be easier to work on it will be a little less problematic (better design, less prone to leaks, no distributor, etc.).
-106,xxx miles is really nothing to a well maintained LS1.
If you stay with your LT1 formula...
-41,xxx miles is very low mileage and still perfect for a cam swap.
-LT1 can be torque monsters, which is why they are more fun to drive and feel faster.
-LT1's sound better (IMHO).
-I have experienced, and have been told, that LT1 PCM's are less problematic to tune when it comes to cammed applications.
-Yes it has the dreaded opti, but if you maintain your car, and check for leaks, you shouldn't have any problems for a while. My OEM opti lasted for 140k miles.
I own both a '97 SS and a '99 SS, both M6's. I always have preferred driving my LT1 powered car, it feels more responsive and quicker, and sounds better. I may be biased, but I would stick with your formula and mod it if I were you. Just my long, detailed $0.02.
BTW to the poster 106k it nothing on a Ls1 if it was taken care of.
Last edited by MonmouthCtyLS7; Jan 7, 2009 at 12:32 PM.
Can you afford both?
I have a 97Z28 and a 00Z28. Although the 00 has more mods and more top end power, the 97 is still a blast to drive around town. You will notice a difference in how the LS powered cars take off from a dead stop, rolling not too much of a difference.
I think you would enjoy either way you choose.
I have a 97Z28 and a 00Z28. Although the 00 has more mods and more top end power, the 97 is still a blast to drive around town. You will notice a difference in how the LS powered cars take off from a dead stop, rolling not too much of a difference.
I think you would enjoy either way you choose.