ls1 buyers guide
05-26-2009, 07:01 PM
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ls1 buyers guide i tried to search for a "buyers guide" thread. i am new to lsx motors. I have a few questions.
ive been told that 2000 f-bodies have oil problems, how serious is that and would a windage tray and oil pump help?
ive been told that 2000 f-bodies have oil problems, how serious is that and would a windage tray and oil pump help?
05-27-2009, 12:08 AM
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who the hell told you that? prolly why 33 people before me opened this and never replied.
if there is an oil problem is a good chance that its an oil passage, and if thats the problem then a tray and pump wouldnt hurt but sure as hell wont fix the problem. pretty much compare it to a civic puting on a carbon fiber hood. yea it will help, but will it make a difference, prolly not.
anyone else feel free to chime in, iv just never heard of 2000 f-bodys having oil problems any more than any other motor made.
if there is an oil problem is a good chance that its an oil passage, and if thats the problem then a tray and pump wouldnt hurt but sure as hell wont fix the problem. pretty much compare it to a civic puting on a carbon fiber hood. yea it will help, but will it make a difference, prolly not.
anyone else feel free to chime in, iv just never heard of 2000 f-bodys having oil problems any more than any other motor made.
05-27-2009, 12:49 AM
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For differences in years, see: https://ls1tech.com/forums/1740880-post2.html
There are no oiling issues of any real concern with the LSx platform. Many do use a little oil. It's common to use a half quart to a quart every 3,000 miles, though not all do. My '99's LS1 would use a half quart between some changes, then others it wouldn't. No biggie. I just put 6 quarts in (instead of the manufacturer's recommended 5.5).
Some people add a "catch can" to help with oiling issues. Here are some good search results on the issue: https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=7810999
Hope that helps!
05-27-2009, 04:14 PM
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who the hell told you that? prolly why 33 people before me opened this and never replied.
if there is an oil problem is a good chance that its an oil passage, and if thats the problem then a tray and pump wouldnt hurt but sure as hell wont fix the problem. pretty much compare it to a civic puting on a carbon fiber hood. yea it will help, but will it make a difference, prolly not.
anyone else feel free to chime in, iv just never heard of 2000 f-bodys having oil problems any more than any other motor made.
if there is an oil problem is a good chance that its an oil passage, and if thats the problem then a tray and pump wouldnt hurt but sure as hell wont fix the problem. pretty much compare it to a civic puting on a carbon fiber hood. yea it will help, but will it make a difference, prolly not.
anyone else feel free to chime in, iv just never heard of 2000 f-bodys having oil problems any more than any other motor made.
There really is no "buyer's guide" thread that I can recall right off the top of my head. I would take a stroll through the For Sale section and see what F-Bodies are going for on here and use that as a guide. KBB.com will also help, as that's about what banks will loan. It's really a buyer's market right now!
For differences in years, see: https://ls1tech.com/forums/1740880-post2.html
There are no oiling issues of any real concern with the LSx platform. Many do use a little oil. It's common to use a half quart to a quart every 3,000 miles, though not all do. My '99's LS1 would use a half quart between some changes, then others it wouldn't. No biggie. I just put 6 quarts in (instead of the manufacturer's recommended 5.5).
Some people add a "catch can" to help with oiling issues. Here are some good search results on the issue: https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=7810999
Hope that helps!
For differences in years, see: https://ls1tech.com/forums/1740880-post2.html
There are no oiling issues of any real concern with the LSx platform. Many do use a little oil. It's common to use a half quart to a quart every 3,000 miles, though not all do. My '99's LS1 would use a half quart between some changes, then others it wouldn't. No biggie. I just put 6 quarts in (instead of the manufacturer's recommended 5.5).
Some people add a "catch can" to help with oiling issues. Here are some good search results on the issue: https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=7810999
Hope that helps!
05-27-2009, 04:18 PM
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just look for obvious signs of it being modded if your looking at "stock" ls1s.
-k member notched for lts
-crank pulley bolt
-holes drilled for bottle brackets in the spare tire compartment
-any ghetto splicing done to the pcm under the hood
-the regular rattles/bangs/oil leaks/funny oil pressure
-k member notched for lts
-crank pulley bolt
-holes drilled for bottle brackets in the spare tire compartment
-any ghetto splicing done to the pcm under the hood
-the regular rattles/bangs/oil leaks/funny oil pressure
05-27-2009, 04:25 PM
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just look for obvious signs of it being modded if your looking at "stock" ls1s.
-k member notched for lts
-crank pulley bolt
-holes drilled for bottle brackets in the spare tire compartment
-any ghetto splicing done to the pcm under the hood
-the regular rattles/bangs/oil leaks/funny oil pressure
-k member notched for lts
-crank pulley bolt
-holes drilled for bottle brackets in the spare tire compartment
-any ghetto splicing done to the pcm under the hood
-the regular rattles/bangs/oil leaks/funny oil pressure
