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Old 03-26-2006 | 10:09 AM
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Hi all,

Just bought a used 1997 white Camaro Z28-SS! The car has 65,000 miles, the car seems to have plenty of power, it's alot faster than i ever thought it would be for a stock car.

I'm guessing the car is stock, it does have a K&N cold air, i have owned two Ford Lightnings, and have a S10 with a 385hp V-8, the Z28 seems just about as fast as the Lightning, which seems strang for a 295 hp engine, i'm guessing it's 295hp, or 285hp?

I dont know much about the Z28, so i'm sure this site will help me!


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Old 03-26-2006 | 10:58 AM
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i think the factory rated them at 285 hp and 340ftlbstq, and we all know there under rated. i know at about 3,000 rpms's the LT1's are putting out 300FTLBS of tq if its a stock car.
 
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Old 03-26-2006 | 11:36 AM
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I just noticed 4 nice sized drops of motor oil on the garage floor spread out in about a foot area! Bought the car from a Autoway dealer yesterday, so i will take it back today and see what they plan on doing about it.

I dont know how the dealer would miss this!

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Old 03-26-2006 | 02:24 PM
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Just got back from the dealer, they said would take care of the leak!

Could be somthing simple or a rear seal who knows?

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Old 03-26-2006 | 02:58 PM
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good thing you just got it, they have to fix it for free
 
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Old 03-26-2006 | 07:38 PM
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I bought the car as is, but they sure let this one slip by!

Dont think they could miss such a bad oil leak before selling it, its a Autoway dealer.

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Old 03-26-2006 | 08:37 PM
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I've got a 97 also. Love it. I put LT4 cam & lifters, MAF 58mm TB and have dynoed 325 RWHP.
Take a look at my member profile to check it mine out.
By the way how much did you pay??
 
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Old 03-26-2006 | 09:07 PM
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I also plan on doing mods. I paid $11,200 , it has the body kit, glass T- tops, white leather seats, and i'm guessing after market rims. The rims are 18" with new Toyo 18-40-245's tires.

The car was well taken care of by the looks of the paint and weather stripping, also the insides look like new!

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Old 03-27-2006 | 07:29 PM
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Took the car to my performance guy, the front and rear main seals are leaking! So back to the dealer.

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Old 03-27-2006 | 07:59 PM
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chas i would really like to see some pics of this, wen u get a chance
 


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