Best Z28 Model Year?

[Hopper]

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

1970 1/2 Z28, try and find one of those, definitely best year.

Ditto!

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by MaddogZ28

Problem with that is the LT-1. This motor was less powerful than the LS1 and a heck of a lot less reliable.

Less powerful yes, but plenty of power for a 16 yo. As far as reliability the LT1
performed very well.

[Connor15]

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Less powerful yes, but plenty of power for a 16 yo. As far as reliability the LT1
performed very well.

the acceleration is what im really after

[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.

[Tigg]

Every gen was awesome.....lets see what Chevy gives us to crow about in this gen..

[boxmonkeyracing]

Originally Posted by Connor15

, ive been around cars since i was very young, i have been taught how to act responsible and not to mess around while on the road, cars are a privilege to be able to drive, not a right.

well good for you. did you not read what I wrote about how I didn't know you and for all I know you're a good kid? guess not. having to justify one self like that makes me wonder if what you're saying is even true. And even the "good" kids do stupid things with cars. this post reaffirms how I still don't believe kids should get sports cars as first cars.

[danhr]

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

you're 15 and want the fastest 4th gen? wow. ok. wow. I'm sorry I don't think you should have it as your first car. these cars are no joke. but with that said I don't know how you were brought up, and don't know how responsible you really are.

so to answer your question the fastest 4th gens would be the 01-02 models. but the lightest 4th gen is the 93. for reliability I'd stick with 98-02 models that haven't been modified. but like you said you don't like the looks. so if I have to stick with a 4th gen and didn't like the looks/performance of the 98-02's I'd go with a 93. lightest. . .

93 being the lightest? are you on crack sir? you think the lightest is the one with the IRON BLOCK?!

lightest/fastest would be a low option hardtop with a ls1/6speed... Example 00-02 1le 6 speed.

good luck trying to find one though.

[boxmonkeyracing]

Originally Posted by danhr

93 being the lightest? are you on crack sir? you think the lightest is the one with the IRON BLOCK?!

lightest/fastest would be a low option hardtop with a ls1/6speed... Example 00-02 1le 6 speed.

good luck trying to find one though.

1993 the z28 was slightly over 3400 lbs according to the book camaro
1993 z28 coupe 3391 lbs according to msn

1998 the z28 was 3439 lbs. yahoo autos. that's the lightest weight i found for the 98's.


so I guess I am on crack and so is GM.


but to the bolded. if you can find one good luck in getting a reasonable price out of a 1le. I'm finding more and more 4th gen owners thinking they own gold. 16000 for a turbo'd trans am. really for a highly modified car? 29k for a 1le? I've seen both recently on top of the countless others trying to get mid teens for their cars when they are worth far less.

[AZCamaroFan]

i've always wondered about the validity of the claimed weight of the 1993 Z28. i have articles of subsequent years, 95, 97 and the weight is up around 3460. never understood how a 93 can 3370 and a 98 with aluminum engine is 70 pounds more.

[20Camaro11]

98-02 LS1, there are aftermarket grill inserts that I thnk really clean up the front end.

[danhr]

oh man.... i read it on the internet..... it has to be true!! LMFAO

if you actually believe numbers that you find on the intrawebs, then would you mind sending me a picture of yourself, so I can see if I can get webster to put it next to the word gullible?

does msn and yahoo and whatever camaro book you are looking at specify what options are on the car? you can add damn near 5-600 lbs in options on a 4th gen.

Lets see.... 93 z28 vs 1sc 00 z28....

the 93 has a cast iron block... there's 80 lbs
aluminum intake... another 10 lbs
steel gas tank... i'd guess 10 lbs
if you have ever taken apart both, you would know they are virtually the same

well i guess the 93 does have one weight advantage... it doesn't have a MAF..... so you are telling me that a maf sensor from a 2000 camaro weighs 100+ lbs?!?! lol.

[BlackieRay]

Originally Posted by Connor15

Okay, I'm fifteen. I absolutely love Camaro's and i want one for my first car, i have looked at many different model years of the Z28 and i can't figure out which model year is best. I really like the design of the Camaro overall but i dont like how in the late 90's the grill on the bottom front got bigger, i liked the sleeker smaller grill. So out of all the years in the 90's which Z28 is the most reliable and more importantly which accelerates faster and which has the highest top speed? If i were to get a Z28, it would obviously have to be a stick shift, so factor that in. Thanks for the help

Connor

If you want inexpensive, moddable and fast the LT1 (1993-1997) is the best choice, and probably the best looking in the 1990s. If you want reliable and fast, but more expensive you go with the 1998-2002 Camaro SS.

If you don't really care about fast, and you just want a decent looking car get the 1990-1992 car, preferably the IROC with the 350cid engine.

I prefer the LT1 car myself. Consider the Pontiac Firebird also. Great deals if you know how to fix cars up.

[EnfuegoZ28]

IIRC the LT-1 and LS-1 were both governed at 155. The L98 topped out around 160. So as far as top speed they are all pretty close. Obviously the LS-1 is fastest, but the LT-1 and L98 are not slow by any means. I prefer the 91-92 Z28 over the 4th gens, but they are all great performers.

[djm96z28]

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.

My '96 Z28 has never had any opti-spark problems or issues in almost 15 years. And it rains a lot here in Florida.

And with 325 ft-lbs of torque at a LOW 2400 rpm, the LT1 takes off like a bat out of hell. I love it.