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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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hey guys.. ive been searchin around for another bird, ive always liked the newer ones too. i wana garage my '94 so i can overhaul and rebuild her.. please give me some insight on the best yrs.. also, is the LS1 as reliable and as strong as the LT1?? i have 130k on my LT1, it still runs like it would off the showroom floor..
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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Why not go for the last year??
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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Be sure to get a 01' or an 02' year model.
LS1's are much stronger and a better overall design.
It also depends on how you take care of your engine, on life expectancy.
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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My vote for an 01 or 02 model. They added the LS6 intake and changed the whole EGR thing.
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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i vote for a 98 mabe because i have one..but actually if the funds woulda been there i woulda got a 02..ws6 or transam or firewhawk if i had good funds...ther gonan be worht alot more to i bet last of the breed
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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hey i hear ya 'msbz'.. if "funds" would allow, id b runnin 8's right now LOL.. somethin about the firebird that runs in my blood, i love em.. thanx for the tips guys, keep on rollin!!

if any of u guys r slightly interested, the LT1 is a great motor.. the parts r priced right and it just runs smooth.. highly recommend for any kinda fun buildup
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