Years to avoid?
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Teching In
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Years to avoid? I am in the market for an LS1 WS6 but I was wondering if there were any years to avoid or what years are better then others, if there are any. Anything to look for/be careful of when buying one of these? This is my 1st F-body (when I get it) so I am rather new to this type of vehicle.
Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.
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From: Cali
That link should be all you need, the years that are "better" than the others would be 01-02 due to the ls6 intake, better built M6's, and some more minor stuff, other than that an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1. There are minor things that offset the ls6 intake such as bigger stock cams and larger injectors. but you you can get it get a 01 or 02.
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Originally Posted by bluebyyou
how common is the ls6 block in the 01 and 02's?
if i was goin to a dealership with a bunch of ws6's would it be a clear difference in colors(it said ls6 being darker)
if i was goin to a dealership with a bunch of ws6's would it be a clear difference in colors(it said ls6 being darker)
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Teching In
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From: canton, MI
Originally Posted by FIREHAWK#608
'01 is about 15% and the '02 about 25%. Besides the color and casting number on the rear of the block, you can see a " bullseye" at the front of the block above the waterpump. That is an LS1. If that bullseye is filled in it's the LS6. FYI.
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From: fall river ma
hmmm im goin to get my ws6 as soon as i get back from florida...im just taking it as another thing to help me decide what one to go with....the dealership has so many of them(i cant decide what color i like best...there all so good)
i want the 07 model. 01-02 IMO cause of !EGR, better clutch and master cylinder, and LS6 intake. 99-00 for the possible price difference. 98 has some differences that are less than desired like a slightly different computer that is supposively less capable, different valvecovers(more or less bolts, can't remember which).
