Best Z28 Model Year?

[Connor15]

Originally Posted by DarthNacho08

i'm not sure at what speed the governor limits it, but it won't shut off the engine, it'll just keep it from accelerating to any speed greater than say, 120, like you said. and as for buying a base model, as in a v6, you'd spend twice or three times the money than just getting a v8, because you'd have to swap rear ends, axles, brakes, basically everything mechanical, because the v6 components weren't made to handle v8 power.

is there a way to bypass or shutoff the governor?

[DarthNacho08]

I honestly don't know, but its there for a reason, so unless you're gonna be racing, and I can guarantee you don't have the experience to be at those speeds stably at your age, it should stay right where it is. and anyways, at what point while driving on the streets are you gonna have to be doing 120+ mph??

[Connor15]

There is a dragstrip near my house that has a two mile dragstrip, that would be the only place i would be going over 120, if thats even possible in a two mile stretch

[DarthNacho08]

if you're doing quarter miles, unless you have some major mods, you still won't hit 120, but a quick google search said that the limiter is at 155, http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/pontia...top-speed.html

[Connor15]

on friday nights they open it up for the full two miles so you can just floor it, my grandpa got going somewhere around 110 in his stock '96 impala SS

[barney1golf]

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

BEAUTIFUL car! I could kick myself for trading mine years back.

You can buy this one if you like. I would sell it.

[Fotowns Finest]

Originally Posted by barney1golf

You can buy this one if you like. I would sell it.

how much?

[danhr]

Originally Posted by Connor15

so i should stick with this as a plan?

that price is WAY too high

LT1's aren't a hot item anymore... I would either look for something with a blown motor, a v6, or a roller.

[fbodyrs96]

Originally Posted by DarthNacho08

, as in a v6, you'd spend twice or three times the money than just getting a v8, because you'd have to swap rear ends, axles, brakes, basically everything mechanical, because the v6 components weren't made to handle v8 power.

the Y87 96-97 V6 uses the same setup as the V8, and all the 98-02 V6's got the same brakes as the V8.


things you need for a 3.8 to LS1

3.4 3.8 to LT1

Y87 Performance Package

96-97 four wheel disc brakes (J65)
96-98 Auburn LSD (G80)
99-02 Zexel-Torsen T-2 LSD (G80)
96-02 P235/55R16 Goodyear Eagle (QCB)
96-02 Dual Exhaust
96-02 Sport Steering (14.4:1 ratio-same as V8)
98-02 4 wheel disc brakes STD (J65)
W68 Sport AppearancePackage

97-02 Ground Effects
97-02 Fog Lights
97-02 Dual Exhaust w/Aluminum Tips
Camaro RS Package

96-97

Ground Effects and High-level 3 piece Spoiler
P235/55R16 Goodyear Eagle (QCB)
16×8 Cast Aluminum Wheels
Air Conditioning
Colors NOT available on RS

Cayenne Red Metallic
Quasar Blue Metallic
Mystic Teal Metallic
Dark Purple Metallic
Y3F sport appearance package

98-02

Same as 96-97 RS package, but for V6 and V8

SLP RS Package 01-02

The 2002 Camaro RS package offered by SLP could be added to V6-powered Camaro’s for $849. It was available for cars finished in Artic White, Light Pewter Metallic, Silver Metallic. Navy Blue Metallic, Onyx Black, Monterey Maroon Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic, Mystic Teal Metallic and Bright Rally Red. The RS content included a front grille with the Chevrolet bow-tie logo, an interior plaque with RS badge, 3 exterior RS badges, a dual-outlet exhaust system with a high-performance muffler (adds 5-hp and a throaty exhaust sound) and black or silver striping. The black striping was not available for Onyx Black or Navy Blue cars and the silver striping was not available for Light Pewter or Sunset Orange cars.

Firebird GT Package Components

97-02

12363906 – Extreme Sport Suspension Package
Includes 1LE front stabilizer bar (32mm) with harder mounting bushings, link kit, and track bar (with harder bushings).
12363985 – Zexel-Torson Torque Sensing Differential
12371046 – Stripe Package (Silver)
12371047 – Ornamentation Package
Includes four Firebird GT decals and one dash plaque
12371049 – Front Black Floor mats
These mats are premium with Firebird GT logo.
12371050 – 17×9 Aluminum Firebird GT Wheels
Includes four wheels p/n 12366597, center caps p/n 12366598, and jounce bumper spacer kit p/n 12363935.
12371055 – Body Extension Package
Includes front and rear air dams, and rockers (1993-97).
97

12371042 – V6 Cat-Back Performance Exhaust Package
This package is 304 stainless steel. Fits 1996-97 3800 V6.
12371043 – Cold Air Induction Package

[barney1golf]

Originally Posted by Fotowns Finest

how much?

$11,500
comes with full documentation

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

01-02 with the 93-97 front end conversion, best of both worlds..

gee wonder where you got that Idea....

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

You can always get a later model 98-2002, and find an older doner car (or someone with an older car that likes the looks of the newer one better) and swap out the parts you don't like on the newer model... then you have the best of both worlds...

[brandotron]

Originally Posted by danhr

too bad we are talking about lt1 (96 & 97) ss's and not ls1's

Originally Posted by Connor15

wouldnt the newer model have cheaper insurance rates?

Nope, you're be screwed either way. Insurance companies see "Z28" and "16 year old" (unless you swap an engine into a v6 model, of course).

Originally Posted by Connor15

Sorry for all the questions, but couldnt i just buy a base and not a Z28 if im doing the engine swap? or does the Z28 have other things the base model doesnt

Z28 will already have the proper suspension setup for a V8.

Originally Posted by Connor15

is there a way to bypass or shutoff the governor?

It has to be tuned out of the computer. You can use a pocket programmer or have it professionally dyno tuned. I'd recommend the latter if you're going to all the trouble of doing an engine swap.

[knowitman]

Originally Posted by MaddogZ28

The LT-1 was below average in reliability, especially with all the opti-spark issues any time it rained!

If acceleration is all you are after, then ls-1 is the way to go.

The optispark issue was fixed starting with the '95 model year. My family has a '95 Z28 that was purchased with less than 50 miles on the odometer which is what I learned to drive on. It has a lot of use as a daily driver during the warmer months. We just did the first tuneup on the car at 120k miles, and that is the first time that the engine was ever really touched. It will still smoke brand new tires from a standstill. I have also seen those cars with 200k+ that still drive like a champ.

That being said, the LS1 is a much more refined motor. It is a new generation of motor after the LT1, and I don't believe it has any interchangable parts with an LT1. I would go with an 01-02 model as they have a better airbox and few other refinements over the 98-00 models.

[danhr]

Originally Posted by knowitman

The optispark issue was fixed starting with the '95 model year. My family has a '95 Z28 that was purchased with less than 50 miles on the odometer which is what I learned to drive on. It has a lot of use as a daily driver during the warmer months. We just did the first tuneup on the car at 120k miles, and that is the first time that the engine was ever really touched. It will still smoke brand new tires from a standstill. I have also seen those cars with 200k+ that still drive like a champ.

That being said, the LS1 is a much more refined motor. It is a new generation of motor after the LT1, and I don't believe it has any interchangable parts with an LT1. I would go with an 01-02 model as they have a better airbox and few other refinements over the 98-00 models.

ok..... everything this guy said.... don't listen to. lol. other than the ls1 being a better motor than the lt1