Infamous

I'm seeing a lot of LS1's on E-Bay but they are all from different years. I've heard people tell me to try and get an 01 and up model but what are the draw backs to buying an older one (i.e 95-00). I understand you have to use some kind of module with it.

Thanks

NIRVANA

First off, the LS1 Camaros and Firebirds were made from 98-02. It is generally accepted that the 01-02's are a little quicker. The 98-00 models had the EGR system, more restrictive manifolds, etc. than the later ones. If you can find an unbeatable deal on a 98-00 then go for it as you can always delete the EGR for free. Then you can put headers on it which would negate the gains from better manifolds with the newer cars and you could also add an LS6 intake (which came on the 01-02 cars).

cyphur

iTrader: (10)

Infamous, I posted in response to your streetable HP post as well. 98 seems to have a few bugs, as with every first run of a motor. My '98 worked wonderfully FWIW. Go for either a 98 or a 00-02. They all have the larger injectors, 01/02's have the ls6 intake, the 98 can have the EGR deleted. As I suspect you will be putting headers on it the manifolds make little difference. Also the 01/02's have a slightly larger cam, but again I suspect you will end up replacing that as well. Good luck man.

4mula1

I think the 01-02's actually had a slightly smaller cam than the 98-99's

NIRVANA

You are correct. The 98-00 had the larger cam but not the LS6 intake so it kind of balanced out as far as HP.

ngozer

iTrader: (1)

i've heard from a few pretty good sources that 98-99's have "weaker" rod bolts than 00-02's. that really didnt stop me from getting a 98 but just thought i'd let you know. good luck man.

jrp

iTrader: (16)

when it comes down to it an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1. each year has its own little problems but there nothing serious. and i doubt you'll keep your car stock for long so whatever year you get is a good one.

cyphur

iTrader: (10)

4mula1, thanks for the correction. I'm not an LS1/6 genius, and am prone to mistakes. I appreciate the heads up.

unit213

All the LS1 rod bolts suck. Get a 01-02 if you have an opportunity. You can't go wrong with any year though.

Infamous

Thanks a lot for the help guys. Makes my searching a lot easier.