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patricksd · 03-27-2007, 01:12 PM

Hi Everyone!

My familiarity with LS1's is minimal at best. I've been a truck guy all my life (Dodge Rams), but am looking at picking up a 2000 or 2001 Camaro. I've found a couple close to me at relatively good prices. The one I'm looking at is a 2001 Z28 6 speed with around 50,000 miles.

For one, the reason I want to get a Camaro is that GM offers a lot more performance parts than what I'm accustomed to with Dodge. The second is that I have always liked the body style (I couldn't afford one in high school, but now I can!)

I've done some research on the differences between 1999, 2000 and 2001. But are there any tips you guys can offer as far as what to look for when shopping for a used LS1?

In regards to maintenance, how picky are they? My 2004 Ram Hemi is a maintenace hog with differential service every 15,000 miles, tranny service every 30,000 and changing the spark plugs every 30,000. I know a performance motor requires maintenance, but how much?

Also, what do these things run stock in the 1/4 mile and how fast can you get them to go with bolt-ons (intake, headers, exhaust, programmer)?

Thank you for your expertise and advice!

03-27-2007, 01:12 PM	#1
patricksd On The Tree Trader Rating: 0 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 164	LS1 Questions Hi Everyone! My familiarity with LS1's is minimal at best. I've been a truck guy all my life (Dodge Rams), but am looking at picking up a 2000 or 2001 Camaro. I've found a couple close to me at relatively good prices. The one I'm looking at is a 2001 Z28 6 speed with around 50,000 miles. For one, the reason I want to get a Camaro is that GM offers a lot more performance parts than what I'm accustomed to with Dodge. The second is that I have always liked the body style (I couldn't afford one in high school, but now I can!) I've done some research on the differences between 1999, 2000 and 2001. But are there any tips you guys can offer as far as what to look for when shopping for a used LS1? In regards to maintenance, how picky are they? My 2004 Ram Hemi is a maintenace hog with differential service every 15,000 miles, tranny service every 30,000 and changing the spark plugs every 30,000. I know a performance motor requires maintenance, but how much? Also, what do these things run stock in the 1/4 mile and how fast can you get them to go with bolt-ons (intake, headers, exhaust, programmer)? Thank you for your expertise and advice!