bones_c

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looking into buying a 98 camaro ls1 with a knock, posibble rod knock, and the guys says the rod bearing needs replaced.
1. What am i possibly getting into?
2. Would it be safe to drive about 20 miles back home?

Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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i wouldnt drive it in that condition.

Cheap Guy

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The first question are:

1. What are you paying for it?
2. What are your plans for it?

02_camaroz28

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x2 on what your paying for it?

I wouldnt drive it anywhere with a knock. If something lets go it could trash the block, heads, crank, etc...

bones_c

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he is asking 4000 for it which is 2000 under blue book price...
and my intentions are a street legal drag car eventually

thanks though guys

lt1pwr1

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NO way would I pay $4K for a 98 with a bad motor unless it has really low miles. Is it a stick or auto? Because even if you do a stock rebuild you are looking at around $1500 or more to rebuild it.

garygnu

get a trailer if you buy it.if the block is good get a 383 stroker rotating assembly.

TXZ28LS1

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i would definitely NOT make that purchase. Sounds like a car that might have problems, after problems.

bones_c

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you all have to understand that this is in hawaii where everything is a skyrocketed price!
this is where my 2001 s10 i sold back home for $1500 is selling here for $5000

The Mighty Texan

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Still wouldnt get it if i were you but you can do whatever you want of course

TechCam97

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I pretty much made a very similar purchase two years ago when I got my 99 Z28. I got it from a guy who purchased it from the original owner who spun a rod bearing. The second owner who purchased it parked it while he planned out what to do. Like most projects, he never started and just let it sit until I purchased it from him. I paid $4000 for it back in June 2009 and I got it running for around $1300. Mine was in good condition other than the motor so it was worth it to me. If the car is a junker with a blown motor then I'd probably steer clear.

bones_c

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thanks guys but i think ill stay away from that one. ive now found a 99 firebird with ls1 for 7200, this one runs, and is below the blue book price in hawaii

artrenee10

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Wouldn't pay more than 3k...no matter how clean...

MonmouthCtyLS7

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Ill second that

zac50

agreed as well...

The Mighty Texan

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Nice! You getting it?

bones_c

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buying the 99 trans am once my check comes in... it runs and drives all stock so all the new mods that will be going on will be mine

Cheap Guy

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That's a pretty good price, even for the mainland. I paid $7400 for mine in the midwest.

bones_c

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It's stock at 71000 miles picking it up for 7000 in the next few days... Recommended first mod? Heard alot about a lid for first mod... Also I know there's multiple threads on tuners but just curious about the predator... My brother recommended it... He runs an 04 gto

WSsick

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Don't bother with a handheld, waste of money. Wait until you have a good amount of mods then get it dyno tuned. I had lid, ls6 intake, longtubes, and true duals before I got tuned. Those are good starting mods too. There are thousands of "good starting mod threads for you to look through.