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Originally Posted by patricksd 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! |
Maintenance is not to bad, no more then pretty much any other car. Oil every 3-7k miles, depending on your style of driving, motor, etc. Dif. fluid is one thing you will want to keep fresh, it will help the 10bolt live longer. They are rather weak in our cars, and the M6 is the bully when it comes to breaking parts. With bolt ons and an M6 expect anywhere from 330rwhp to 370ish, give or take +-5 each way. I reccomend to
, and read through all the sticky's. They should answer most of your questions. Good luck bud!