A few days ago, my 94 Z got nailed, and subsequently totalled. It still had another good 150k miles in it, but the world will never know...

Im in the market for an LS1. What the HELL should I be looking for? I passed one car over because, on meeting the previous owner, I found out about a replaced rear-end. Had the cash in my hand too.

Are there any quirks to the car to be aware of? Design flaws? (I had an opti, remember?) Anything of that nature?

Ive got my eye on a clean 99 Z/28 M6, but its a hair out of my price range. If nothing comes up before then, Ill splurge, but I need some basic info first. Thanks guys.

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1994 Z/28 14.06@100 - Totalled, 8-25-02.

 

The only thing that has gone wrong on mine is the clutch and the sycro going in to third, That is being replaced this week. Other then that It is perfect!

I have 18,000 miles



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00 Z28 - 6 speed
www.extinctls1.com

 

did you even find out what rear he replaced it with...maybe it was upgraded to a 12-bolt or 9''.

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1999 Camaro SS A4 Black/Black/Dark Gray w/ Torch Red Hood Scoop and Torch Red Rear Stripe... 3:23 || SLP Loudmouth || SLP AirBox Lid w/ K&N || SLP Bowtie Grille || SLP CAI || SLP SFC || SLP STB || AZP&S Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator w/ 3psi Boost || Sullivan Aluminum Racing Pedals || Yank ST3500 || B&M 24K Tranny Cooler || Jet-Hot Hooker LT Headers w/ ORY || Dual 3'' Summit Cutouts || Hypertech 160 T-Stat || SLP Fan Switch || MAF-Translator || 17 x 9.5 Aluminum Z06 Wheels || Nitto 555R's || Macewen White Faced Gauges w/ Red Dash Bulbs & White Shift Selector Overlays || Xenon Headlights.

Me <------- Saving EVERY PENNY from now (Aug. '02) until summer '03 to TURBOCHARGE the SS!!

 

I asked that same question cause I moved from a 95 LT1 to a 2002 LS1. Basically there didnt seem to be any real trouble areas to worry about other than the monsoon speakers dying.

I decided to pay a little extra a month and go new so as not to inherit anyone elses issues.

Good luck in your search!

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Psycho Cabbage
2002 Camaro Z28
(6 sp) Bone stock
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-Traded in- 1995 Camaro Z28 (A4 (#6 I might add!),ES tranny mount and torque arm bushing,SLP CAI,ASP 34% Underdrive,Strange 3.73's (shredded Auburn),1LE alum driveshaft & intake elbow,Yokohamas AVS Intermediates,160-stat,MAF screen removed, HPP+(for shift points only),Borla Y-pipe, Flowmaster Force-II catback, Gutted Cat, Airlift Airbag, !TB Bypass, J&M LCA's, Bosch Platinums, Moroso BlueMax Wires, Free RamAir, Meziere Electric H2O pump, MAC 3point STB, BMR Panhard, SCR SFC's
Just installed:Nu-tek Heads (mild port) and Comp Cams 1.6RR's! New track and dyno #'s to follow!
best 13.44 @103.26
0-60ft 1.96
270 RWHP/296 RWTQ
0-60MPH 4.8sec
1987 Porsche 944S (waiting on LT1 mod)

 

Ya, I crawled under the car, which annoyed the hell out of the salesman. It was a replacement 2.73-shod 10 bolt.

In my travels, Ive yet to test a car with anything except 2.73s...

They make my LT1 feel faster though...

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1994 Z/28 14.06@100 - Totalled, 8-25-02.

 

the only real problem i've had with mine is the posi went out and started clunking. i've had it for about 22,000 miles.

 

i forgot my sig.

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Mike
2002 Dodge Durango SXT White with black interior, bought 8-25-02.
1998 NBM Z28 A4 Loud Mouth, Clear Lid, K&N, 1LE front sway bar, tint, Zaino, Pioneer deh-p8400mp, Clarion amp, stealth box w/ 10" Kicker CompVR
Moderator at www.z28owners.net
13.7@102
Possibly going up for sale soon