[hb97ek1985]

So I have been throwing around the idea of buying an ls1 powered vehicle(ss camaro/trans-am/corvette maybe). Now I know just about nothing when it comes to these cars and products available for them.
I would like to be around the 400 hp range and spend less than $3000 (preferably all motor) in upgrades..so here is the big question..Whats the best route to go and who would i take it to.

Thanks for the info!

 

[goin crazy]

So I have been throwing around the idea of buying an ls1 powered vehicle(ss camaro/trans-am/corvette maybe). Now I know just about nothing when it comes to these cars and products available for them.
I would like to be around the 400 hp range and spend less than $3000 (preferably all motor) in upgrades..so here is the big question..Whats the best route to go and who would i take it to.

Thanks for the info!

Whatever you buy, take it to Sean at Solid Tech. He can do amazing things with LS1's.

 

[PUN1SHR]

Bolt ons and a tune will get you really close on a six speed car. Do a cam swap and you will for sure be over the 400 mark.

 

[slowLSx]

cam swap which isnt 3 grand and your on your way

 

[hb97ek1985]

Bolt ons and a tune will get you really close on a six speed car. Do a cam swap and you will for sure be over the 400 mark.

Any suggestions on brands? I figured i could go with cams, intake and exhaust and a tune and stay around $3000.

Sean was my first thought as far as tuning and installation

 

[SINISTER]

LS1 is a Single Cam. You could do a Torquer 3, headers+bolt-ons and be around 430rwhp.

Have Sean slap that cam in their for you and tune it at Solid Tech.

 

[PUN1SHR]

Any suggestions on brands? I figured i could go with cams, intake and exhaust and a tune and stay around $3000.

Sean was my first thought as far as tuning and installation

I do have suggestions, but are you buying an f body or a corvette, I own both, the budget brands are different for each.

 

[lbz34]

headers, exhaust, lid, ram air, cam, tune and you are ready to rock, this is taking into account you get an 01 up, if it is pre 01 you would want to get a ls6 intake manifold.

 

[hb97ek1985]

I do have suggestions, but are you buying an f body or a corvette, I own both, the budget brands are different for each.

Well I had my eye on a 2000 z28 with an ss package but I believe the package is basically aesthetic. But it is a 6 spd. Now the ls1 is a single cam but isnt there two, one for each head correct?

 

[Yahtzee]

Well I had my eye on a 2000 z28 with an ss package but I believe the package is basically aesthetic. But it is a 6 spd. Now the ls1 is a single cam but isnt there two, one for each head correct?

Nope, Just one single "in-block" camshaft. One for each head would be "SOHC" or "single over head cam."

 

[PUN1SHR]

Well I had my eye on a 2000 z28 with an ss package but I believe the package is basically aesthetic. But it is a 6 spd. Now the ls1 is a single cam but isnt there two, one for each head correct?

There is no need to get an SS, its the same as a Z28, except you get a fancy pants spoiler and a hood that warms the air flowing into the intake.

 

[hb97ek1985]

Nope, Just one single "in-block" camshaft. One for each head would be "SOHC" or "single over head cam."

No shit?!! lol I was way off damn ..ok cool..I cant wait to get back from basic and advanced training.. I am going on a shopping spree!

 

[slowLSx]

are you buying that white one?

 

[hb97ek1985]

are you buying that white one?

I dont think it'll be available by the time i get back but that's the one I had in mind. It's a pretty good deal. I get back from basic and advanced training early december and ill have at least $10,000 to play with

 

[FAST]

to tell you the truth man you should just buy one that has 400+ already its faster(as in time) and sometimes a bargain, i almost took out a loan to buy a 29k mile 408 trans am w/450hp for 8k lol.
unless you want to make your own custom set up.
just my .02

 

[hb97ek1985]

to tell you the truth man you should just buy one that has 400+ already its faster(as in time) and sometimes a bargain, i almost took out a loan to buy a 29k mile 408 trans am w/450hp for 8k lol.
unless you want to make your own custom set up.
just my .02

Well I'll be looking more intently when I get back, but I am a littel concerned with how a vehicle may have been treated you know? If one comes up I would consider it, but I would have a full pre purchase inspection done before I would buy it.

I liked this one because it was all stock and single owner. Which usually means it has not been abused.

****2000 chevy camaro SS/Z28***
Pictures by gueido23 - Photobucket

plus it gives me satisfaction from going from one point and setting a goal for my car and reaching that goal. I would not mind getting one that already had light upgrades.

 

[slowLSx]

yeah the white one is a good deal for out here. all depends where you are will to go and get it. in nm when i was looking before i got mine they seemed to be expensive so went to tx and got an ok deal.

 

[NoVa]

Well I'll be looking more intently when I get back, but I am a littel concerned with how a vehicle may have been treated you know? If one comes up I would consider it, but I would have a full pre purchase inspection done before I would buy it.

I liked this one because it was all stock and single owner. Which usually means it has not been abused.

****2000 chevy camaro SS/Z28***
Pictures by gueido23 - Photobucket

plus it gives me satisfaction from going from one point and setting a goal for my car and reaching that goal. I would not mind getting one that already had light upgrades.

hmmmmmm:idea:

 

[hb97ek1985]

hmmmmmm:idea:

Did I confuz teh panduh?:lol:

 

[Cambi]

^^ That is a NICE Camaro!