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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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I'm looking a beater/daily driver, but I know that I'm going to start modding.

2 years since selling my Z, and I just simply miss the F-body... I'm looking at getting a 93 Z28.

Chokemaster
Older Vette wheels
Pirelli Tires
some type of chip. Guy didn't seem to knowlegable on it..
158K on the body. New motor at 100K

I'm going to be checking it out tomorrow. Do you guys happen to know the weak/fail spots on the LT1s? What am I checkin on this thing...

Ticking, whining rear... is there a way to check for an optispark that's ready to take a dump.

Any info greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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OMG NO...

LT1, stay away...
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 06GTO6.0
OMG NO...

LT1, stay away...
Um... sure
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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just rev the motor all the way slowly and feel for any shuttering or odd backfires. keep your eye on the rpm gauge for fluxuation. watch the oil pressure gauge for fluxuation.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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i had a 93 for about a year. when you test drive it turn everything on, AC, Radio, Head lights.... Then when you get the chance to open it up, and see if you notice any stuttering, car dying anything other than normal.
My car would die when i stepped on the gas b/c optispark was taking a crap. I checked the battery, alternator, fuel filter, fuel pump, and finally took it to a mechanic and it was the OPTISPARK.
93 is a cool year cause you have no MAF.
Good luck
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