Best year LS1 and some other questions

[camarospeedemon]

I know these are some n00b questions, but this is a new site so I can ask without fear of "use the search before asking" line :D

Does anyone know where I can find the difference between the years for LS1s in F-Bodies?

I'm looking to get an LS1 in a few months and I wanna know what the differences are between the years. I know that 01+ got a better cam, !EGR, and a possibility of getting LS6 heads.

What are some of your opinions on what year I should get.

Also, I've heard rumors that the stock clutch is pretty weak, at what point does this become an issue? I'm not gonna go wild, probably just a lid, exhaust and maybe heads and a mild cam.

Also, when does the stock 10 bolt come into question?

What are the differen't rear end gears for the LS1 stock for auto and manual and RPO codes for each.

How serious the "piston slap" issue and what years are least affected by it?

I would normal use :google: and try to find the info for myself, but I figured I'd do my part in trying to build up the library :cool:

Thanks in advance.

[faethor]

uh, well, 00 or 01+ actually got a SMALLER cam, but made up for it with a stock LS6 intake manifold and better exhaust manifolds. i wouldn't get an LS1 with EGR, just cause its an unneccessary headache. as far as gears, check the FAQ's on 'the other site' for this info. ur rear-end will become an issue when u start track racing frequently, ESPECIALLY with slicks. get a 12 bolt when u can afford it, it's not a priority. as far as clutches go, i wouldn't know because i got an auto for MANY reasons (never miss a shift, and risk bending my pushrods for one and the other is more consistant times)
ultimately, get an 02. i think its the best year and has 35th anni for resale value. BTW, i love ur avatar, i wish i could figure out a way to use it! enjoy:)

[jrp]

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[jrp]

and NO fbodies got ls6 heads, 01 had a 15% chance and the 02's a 25% chance of an ls6 block.

all m6 cars have 3.42 gearing. a4's either have 2.73's or 3.23's; ss/ws6's auto's have the 3.23's. dont remember the RPO codes off hand though.

rear end is suspect on all years, a little more forgiving on the a4 then m6 though.

and the 01+ got a smaller cam ;)

[faethor]

Originally posted by jrp
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i was waiting for that post, jrp, thank you.:)

[jrp]

Originally posted by faethor
i was waiting for that post, jrp, thank you.:)

ya, that link is in my sig but seeing as we dont have sigs yet i had to post it :D

[camarospeedemon]

Originally posted by jrp
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:worship: I'm gonna have to book mark that sonnabitch. That's exactly what I was looking for :yourock:

[killer01ws6]

Way to go jrp. :)

[jumpcable]

JRP is tha man!

[jmd]

Originally posted by jrp
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All I had to do was scroll down and there it was. :D

[Blacker]

jrp is on top of things and is full of information;)

[bRa_DeN]

i would get a 01+ up just because they fact they already have the ls6 intakes:D

[BobsSS]

Originally posted by jrp
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2002 Models:
"7. Some 2002 model F-bodies came with a revised rear view mirror that had the map light buttons on the bottom, rather than the front."

I have that and it is an early build. Is that as good as having an LS6 block?;)

[Wile_E]

Originally posted by BobsSS
2002 Models:
"7. Some 2002 model F-bodies came with a revised rear view mirror that had the map light buttons on the bottom, rather than the front."

:think: I have a '01 Z28 and the map lights and buttons are on the bottom of the mirror.

[Wile_E]

5. 2001-02 cars had 28 lb fuel injectors like the 98 cars (albeit different part numbers)

Didn't know that.

[ForlornWS6]

wow Jrp that info kicks ass I had to copy that and save it good job bro!

[Chief Pontiac]

Great info Jrp.:D

[jrp]

Originally posted by Wile_E
:think: I have a '01 Z28 and the map lights and buttons are on the bottom of the mirror.

Originally posted by BobsSS
2002 Models:
"7. Some 2002 model F-bodies came with a revised rear view mirror that had the map light buttons on the bottom, rather than the front."

I have that and it is an early build. Is that as good as having an LS6 block?;)


its funny how people seem to fixate on the those small little things :dunno:

[Wile_E]

Originally posted by jrp
its funny how people seem to fixate on the those small little things :dunno:

I read it wrong.......:sillyme:

[jrp]

Originally posted by Wile_E
I read it wrong.......:sillyme:

even at that though, with all the injector, cam, intake, pcm changes it weird people pick out a dome light, or different hatch, or something small like that.

to me an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1 :D

[Wile_E]

Originally posted by jrp
even at that though, with all the injector, cam, intake, pcm changes it weird people pick out a dome light, or different hatch, or something small like that.

to me an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1 :D

I have a 2001 and I already knew about everything on the list for my year car except the injector size, which I commented on.

I can see now why I replied to that post. I think I read it like this......

2002 Models:
"7. Some 2002 model F-bodies came with a revised rear view mirror that had the map light buttons on the bottom, rather than the front."

I have a 2001 and mine was revised, when this says the mirror was revised in some 2002 models.

I read it to say, before 2002 (in some cases), the map light and buttons were on the front.

It's no big deal, it just seemed odd which was why I commented on it.

[BobsSS]

Originally posted by jrp
its funny how people seem to fixate on the those small little things :dunno:


It was supposed to be a joke...no wonder it was funny. I do have it though.:p

[Mark]

Good info jrp. Have to cut and paste that one. I always get people that ask me about the different years.

[BrutusZ28]

Originally posted by jrp
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You Rule!

[Chief Pontiac]

I like my 02 cause its the last year and I was able to buy it new.Kind of like a virgin.:D