Ls1 issues to look out for?

**knightryda01** · 05-27-2008, 04:50 PM

Hey guys looking at getting into my first LS-1 trans-am and I was wondering if their are any issues that I should check into before I buy. I know every motor has it's own distinctions and issues and such. Just need to know what to keep eye on and what questions to ask any owners I think about purchasing from.

Also anything of importance between trans-am production years would be appreciated as well. 98-02

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 05-27-2008, 05:21 PM

welcome.......just search and read, lots of info on the site

**Insert** · 05-28-2008, 05:25 AM

some have a little bit of a noisy valvetrain... but it doesnt effect performance. they are pretty solid engine. you'll like it

**Spaz** · 05-28-2008, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by knightryda01

Hey guys looking at getting into my first LS-1 trans-am and I was wondering if their are any issues that I should check into before I buy. I know every motor has it's own distinctions and issues and such. Just need to know what to keep eye on and what questions to ask any owners I think about purchasing from.

Also anything of importance between trans-am production years would be appreciated as well. 98-02

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27514

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4234

read that...

**CamaroFan71** · 05-28-2008, 05:44 AM

Only thing I dislike about the t/a's is the pop up headlights. I se alot of them around town with one or both stuck up during the day.

**Spaz** · 05-28-2008, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by CamaroFan71

Only thing I dislike about the t/a's is the pop up headlights. I se alot of them around town with one or both stuck up during the day.

the only thing i hate about the TA's is that the shifter handle lines up my knuckels with the radio power knob... when i do a hard 2-3 shift i punch my radio and turn it off or on...

i ditched that for a shorter stick...

**CamaroFan71** · 05-28-2008, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

the only thing i hate about the TA's is that the shifter handle lines up my knuckels with the radio power knob... when i do a hard 2-3 shift i punch my radio and turn it off or on...

i ditched that for a shorter stick...

Gorillalilalilalilalila knuckles????

**CamaroFan71** · 05-28-2008, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

the only thing i hate about the TA's is that the shifter handle lines up my knuckels with the radio power knob... when i do a hard 2-3 shift i punch my radio and turn it off or on...

i ditched that for a shorter stick...

And how does a motherfucker have almost 48k post and not be a mod?? You should own this bitch by now.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 05-28-2008, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by CamaroFan71

And how does a motherfucker have almost 48k post and not be a mod?? You should own this bitch by now.

he is the peoples choice for Mod

rapter34 · 05-28-2008, 07:06 AM

not an LS1 motor issue but since your getting a F-body. That POS 10 bolt in the rear. seach for 10 bolt on this site and you will find lots of people who have broken it... including me.