Finally got me a LS1!!

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Apr 6, 2009 | 01:04 PM

BlackTA96

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Finally got me a LS1!!

Well saturday morning I sold my 96 TransAm. I had my eyes on a few LS1 TransAm's. On sunday I pulled the trigger on a 98 Bright Purple Metallic TA(One of only 84 painted that color). It needs bit a work, but you couldn't beat it for the price.
So we headed up to Killeen yesterday around 2pm. Got back around 1am.

I'll post up pics today when I get home.

Apr 6, 2009 | 01:06 PM

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WTG and congrats with the new ride.

Apr 6, 2009 | 03:04 PM

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i also picked up a 1998 Trans Am. it's stock except for the MTI Lid with K&N HAHA !!!

you liking it so far !?!? i have fallen in love with mine.

Apr 6, 2009 | 03:08 PM

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sweet...congrats...get them pics up

Apr 6, 2009 | 04:15 PM

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It needs a little. But for the price I got it for I don't mind. The engine had a knock and it needs some body work. Im in the process of looking for a 6.0 to swap in it.

Apr 6, 2009 | 04:50 PM

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It needs a little. But for the price I got it for I don't mind. The engine had a knock and it needs some body work. Im in the process of looking for a 6.0 to swap in it.

i've done a bit of research on the 98's and it seems they are slightly limited to certain swaps and performance parts.

be sure you can straight swap things over before purchasing. i know for a fact that the 98's have weaker rod bolts and a slightly lesser flowing head.

and i was told that i couldn't swap a 2000 LS1 engine into my car because i it wasn't compatible for some reason. i wish i could tell you precisely but i deleted the PM.

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