98 LS1 question
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98 LS1 question Soon I will be looking for SS camaros, I have seen a few 98's for a pretty good price. Did the 98's have any problems for being the first year in an f-body, were the significantly slower? Or should I only look at 99-up. Also do you think I should look for a car w/ no more than so many miles ex: 30k (any year)
Thanks in advance
-Mark
Thanks in advance
-Mark
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Re: 98 LS1 question In bone stock form the 98s might be a tick slower, but not enough to make you decide against them. Their lower price means more $$$ for mods! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Also, if anything the 98s are more reliable than newer ones. I see less complaints about oil burning and piston slap for the 98s than for the newest ones.
Also, if anything the 98s are more reliable than newer ones. I see less complaints about oil burning and piston slap for the 98s than for the newest ones.
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Re: 98 LS1 question I bought me a 98 with 39K miles on it....it is an a4 and it was in very good condition all stock convertible....have had no problems and has turned out real good...no pinging or anything...pure LS1 power.....!!! <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />
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Re: 98 LS1 question I bought my 98 with 34k miles. It now has 60k miles. I haven't had any problems with it all except for a window switch going out and a belt breaking. Those are all normal things that just happen. I ran a 12.89 @ 108 with a loud mouth exhaust system,an MTI lid, and some free mods. These cars are badass and the engine seems to only get better with more miles. I say go for a 98.
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-Jeremy
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-Jeremy
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Re: 98 LS1 question Sweet <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Thanks for the info guys, I was hoping to hear stuff like that. More money for mods, although I'd like to pay it off first(when i get one)
-Mark
-Mark
Re: 98 LS1 question I bought my 98 in June 2000 with 3900 miles for 21k. Totally loaded with GM and SLP options. I have no piston slap, oil burning etc. No probs at all. Good luck man.
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Re: 98 LS1 question i must be the unlucky one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
at 34,800 miles my inner tie rods may be worn out...there's too much play in the steering. now it's in the shop and you know that famous chevy service.
it's been there all day and they won't even lookj at it til tomorrow.
please gm dont' fail me now...
at 34,800 miles my inner tie rods may be worn out...there's too much play in the steering. now it's in the shop and you know that famous chevy service.
it's been there all day and they won't even lookj at it til tomorrow.
please gm dont' fail me now...
Re: 98 LS1 question As long as it has good oil pressure then 98's are fine.
I have seen some 98's have problems with oil pumps that are on the low side, and that can lead to premature bearing wear.
I have seen some 98's have problems with oil pumps that are on the low side, and that can lead to premature bearing wear.
