Hey I was a civic guy for the past 4 years and now I am getting into the camaro seen. I want it to be fast so I am looking for a Z28 or a cheap SS(probably wont find) that is a 6 speed(of course). I like the LS1 models but I think they are going to be too much for me...the LT1's are sweet. My cousin had a LT1 with Flowmasters and it was sweet. But Im also going for looks..you know the head turns. Let me know what you guys think I should do. Thanks for the input.

P.S. What I want to do to whatever I get:

SLP Loudmouth
Cowl Hood
2 Fat stripes
Lowered on springs

That is for starters......then Supercharger

nice to hear, now your getting a real car. how much are you looking to spend 1st of all?

5 or 6 grand for the car

maybe 7

well if your looking for low miles, than i would go with the 93-97 Z28 or SS, or even trans am.

98+99 LS1's you can find high mileage for around high 7's but they dont put out quite as much power as the 2000+ LS1's and dont last as long as the LT1's.

i would personally go with a 94-97 z28 or SS
that way you can get a low mileage (around50,000 miles) fast camaro, and still have money left to make it even faster. just make sure it wasnt beat on, get a mechanics opinion.

2000-2002 camaro Z28/SS go for around $18,000-25,000 for a well maintained car.

I guess I got lucky then, I found a 2001 Z28 for 13,000 with 24,000 miles on it and it is in great condition, but ya I would go with 94-97 z28, and good luck with finding one for a good price.

Id like to have low miles on it, who wouldnt. Ive been looking but havent found a SS in those years. Thanks for all the input if you have some more keep it coming.

ORIGINAL: 94Z28SHAKER

well if your looking for low miles, than i would go with the 93-97 Z28 or SS, or even trans am.

98+99 LS1's you can find high mileage for around high 7's but they dont put out quite as much power as the 2000+ LS1's and dont last as long as the LT1's.

i would personally go with a 94-97 z28 or SS
that way you can get a low mileage (around50,000 miles) fast camaro, and still have money left to make it even faster. just make sure it wasnt beat on, get a mechanics opinion.

2000-2002 camaro Z28/SS go for around $18,000-25,000 for a well maintained car.




You mean 01/02 (the LS6 intake years) and as far as not lasting as long as an LT1 thats BS, I have seen LS1's with over 200,000 miles that run perfect. Hell mine had almost Zero wear when I took it apart at 70,000 miles. How long an engine lasts is more dependant on how it was maintained than anything else. FWIW I have seen 98-00 LS1 cars with 90,000 miles go for less than $8000. Also if you want to be as fast as possible get an auto with at least a 3500 rpm stall, it will be way faster than a 6 speed car. You can run well into the 11's with a cam only, bolt on, auto LS1.

2000-2002 camaro Z28/SS go for around $18,000-25,000 for a well maintained car.

Yes they do !!!!!!!!!!!!!

why is an auto faster??? when you are on the strip do you put it in N then drop it?? or just power brake it?

you shouldnt need to use your brake if you have the 3500 stall, it engages the drive shaft at 3500 rpms so you can hold 3000 and then when the green light hits you nail it and take off. Pete- that came out wrong, the only 2 or 3 people i know with 98/99 Z28orSS beat the hell out of them and are allways bitching about replacing stuff, im sure they last long if they're taken care of.

ORIGINAL: bhsfm

why is an auto faster??? when you are on the strip do you put it in N then drop it?? or just power brake it?

The auto will launch harder and give a better 60 foot time which is key in a drag race. The 6 speed cars have a very high 1st gear ratio which makes launching them difficult, plus the 6 speed is way harder on the already weak rear end in these cars. My car would be about 1/2 a second faster if it was an auto with a stall.

awesome i didnt know about that stall that you can buy. thanks again for the inputs...definetly going for an auto now

I am with Shane3191 on this one. I guess I got lucky, b/c I got my 2001 SS for 16K (with the help of the dealrship I work at)<<hmm guess thats why. Ah well they were asking 17900 for it, and it is procharged, etc. So I thought I got a good deal.