Hey , I am a Ls1/Lt1 newb i am planning on buying a ta or camaro in the end of feb when i get income tax , what are known problems with the engines or trans for ones with higher mileage cause ill be working with a low budget , so any heads ups? i have heard there really relaible just have few flaws, and what are questions i should ask about the car. I have more questions just have a block on them right now

 

if it is an auto then becareful, the stock 4l60e's are hit or miss, some are really good, some burn up the 3rd and 4th clutch pack often, just make sure you drive it, check the oil pressure gauge, ask him if hes done anything to it ( heads, cam , headers, intake etc)
and if there is something u think might be broke, pass it up, theres always more.

Sam

 

are they good with alot of miles on them , what should the oil pressure be at

 

I think if at all possible, you should try and get yourself a nice LS1. They are a very good high mileage motor if taken care of. I just got myself a nice T/A with under 100k miles for less than $6k. I got a really good deal and the car runs and drives great. You just have to look around for a good deal. LT1s are okay and you can find them for decent prices however if you can find a good LS1 car for cheap, I would say get it. Good Luck with the search

 

thanks ,yea i would prefer ls1 , mod question how would for a head and cam package for you experienced owners z06 head with trex cam? bad is ill only be working with around 4k budget, and needing to use for daily driver but year later would plan on engine and trans build. For now doing research until next month when i can buy one

 

I bought a 99 SS with 130,000 miles.Bought it from orignal owner.It's a 6-speed.He took care of it and it shows.The car runs and drives great.You just have to look around.I paid $5000. and think I got a good deal.It was unmolested so I don't think it's been beat on.You have to be careful with mods,they didn't do mods so it would be a cruzer.Good Luck.

 

nice , where did you guys find them for sale at,website? , im willing to travel throughout country to drive it back

 

Believe it or not, I found mine on eBay. They had it buy it now for 6200 or best offer. I offered 5800 and they accepted it...97000 miles...not low but not high either. The vehicle was also an hour away from family so they went and picked it up.

 

you could try the classified section here or i found mine on craigslist...which can be sketchy

 

Cars.com is a good place to search for used cars. That's where I found my G8 and my two previous cars.

 

i found few here but hopefully theyll be here in month

 

lt1 dont seem to have as many parts availble or seem to be as quick as ls1, am I right?

 

Lt1s have less power by far. LS1s are quicker. There are so many parts that you can buy for either. I guess it all depends on the finances...If you can find an LS1 car for cheap, then I would jump on it.

 

I cant wait til when i come across one , and when i get the taxes back im so impatient

 

Just wait it out man and you will find the right one for you....Keep your eyes open for good deals on here and also on Craigslist. You will find a decent one for the right price.