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[bjohn]

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[ford141]

Re: A swap is in order

Hmmm, sounds too good to be true to me. He's got a ton of stuff done to a car that is half the age of yours, maybe there are hidden problems with it?

[Bamfster]

Re: A swap is in order

Scam???.... Idk, if it's legit, I'd be all over that like a bum on a ham sandwich!!!!!

[CTX-SLPR]

Re: A swap is in order

I think yours looks better, I'd keep it and find the LS1 to put in vs buying that one. I think it's been ridden hard and probably put away wet...

[just_james]

Re: A swap is in order

Is it still a 10-bolt rear end? Drag radials and a t56 is hard on those rear ends at stock power levels.

[1988montecarloss]

Re: A swap is in order

you'd be stupid not to get that even if it has been beaten on, the motor in that is worth more than an entire 3rd gen camaro.

if you dont want it tell him ill give him $1600 for it ;D

[milner351]

Re: A swap is in order

Sounds like a great deal IF it's LEGIT. I would make sure he's got the title - make sure the VIN on the title matches the VIN on the car, and look CAREFULLY at body lines, framework, etc to make sure it's not a cobbled together salvage car nightmare.

I agree - he's got $$$ wrapped up into it - it's got "high" miles but is a great foundation - IF it's LEGIT.

[just_james]

Re: A swap is in order

Oh, another thought while you're checking. Make sure it's an LS1 in there and not an LQ4 or 4.8/5.3. They look similar enough when dressed in Camaro/Trans-am accessories and more then one person has been known to swap in a $200 4.8/5.3 in place of a blown-up LS1 so the car can be sold. The heads should be 853's for a '00 and the block will be Al.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/102712-common-question-head-casting-numbers-details.html

[1988montecarloss]

Re: A swap is in order

Oh, another thought while you're checking. Make sure it's an LS1 in there and not an LQ4 or 4.8/5.3. They look similar enough when dressed in Camaro/Trans-am accessories and more then one person has been known to swap in a $200 4.8/5.3 in place of a blown-up LS1 so the car can be sold. The heads should be 853's for a '00 and the block will be Al.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/102712-common-question-head-casting-numbers-details.html

if it was an LQ4 or a 5.3 id still trade. they both make a lot more power than any tpi 350 ever did

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: A swap is in order

the old L98 was a real torquer
but the LS is the prize
progress

[just_james]

Re: A swap is in order

Oh, another thought while you're checking. Make sure it's an LS1 in there and not an LQ4 or 4.8/5.3. They look similar enough when dressed in Camaro/Trans-am accessories and more then one person has been known to swap in a $200 4.8/5.3 in place of a blown-up LS1 so the car can be sold. The heads should be 853's for a '00 and the block will be Al.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/102712-common-question-head-casting-numbers-details.html

if it was an LQ4 or a 5.3 id still trade. they both make a lot more power than any tpi 350 ever did

I'm just saying it is something to watch out for. I know those little 5.3's can put out a ton of power, but if he goes to resell the car it could be a hang up. And if there are emissions involved, I don't know how it works out with truck motors in cars.

[HoosierGTA]

Re: A swap is in order

I personally think 3s look better than 4s. That said Ls's are just too good to deny. I'd trade. But better yet would be to ls/t56 the 3rd gen as CTX said. Course thats the more expensive way to go.

[BBR]

Re: A swap is in order

Oh, another thought while you're checking. Make sure it's an LS1 in there and not an LQ4 or 4.8/5.3. They look similar enough when dressed in Camaro/Trans-am accessories and more then one person has been known to swap in a $200 4.8/5.3 in place of a blown-up LS1 so the car can be sold. The heads should be 853's for a '00 and the block will be Al.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/102712-common-question-head-casting-numbers-details.html

There was one of those floating around from owner to owner here one time. Nobody could figure out why it was such a dog. One guy finally decided to tear into the motor and oopsie, it's a 5.3!

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: A swap is in order

a 5.3 runs pretty strong

[1988montecarloss]

Re: A swap is in order

a 5.3 runs pretty strong

not as strong as a 5.7 LS1...