LS1 98 Camaro Engine Block
Oct 16, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Melting Slicks
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LS1 98 Camaro Engine Block
Is it exactly the same as the vette Ls1?
99% sure it is, but want to be 100% sure before I buy it.
Sorry for the dumb question.
TIA
Oct 16, 2006 | 12:07 PM
Le Mans Master
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It should be, but it's not the most desirable of block years.
Oct 16, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Melting Slicks
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would you be kind enough to elaborate?? my vert is 98. TIA
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Oct 16, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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The wall material is thinner in the older blocks. Don't plan on overboring without replacing sleaves.
Oct 16, 2006 | 07:16 PM
Burning Brakes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arrowpc
Is it exactly the same as the vette Ls1?
99% sure it is, but want to be 100% sure before I buy it.
Sorry for the dumb question.
TIA
If it matters I believe the oil pans are different.
Oct 16, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Melting Slicks
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what year block then is good for going larger on a rebuild?
thanks
Oct 16, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Are you getting it for real cheap? If not, pick up a LS6 or put that money in your present LS1. Unless your engine is shot... my .02c
Oct 17, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Oct 17, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Melting Slicks
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the block went for 375 on flea bay. I want to build a seperate block so i can do it myself and still keep the car on the road for as long as possible. thanks for the replys