98 ls1 new purchase
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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!
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1. What am i possibly getting into?
2. Would it be safe to drive about 20 miles back home?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks
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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
this is where my 2001 s10 i sold back home for $1500 is selling here for $5000
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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.
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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
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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.
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