v6 camaros 98-02?

[Nactall]

how reailable are they for daily drivers, what do you have to watch out for as far as things breaking on them, and how hard is is to do the ls1 swap into one?
thanks

[HeavyChevy3800]

The 3800 is a reliable motor. Mine has 94k miles and only had to replace the alternator and starter. As far as the swap is concerned. I've heard that it's easier/cheaper to just buy an LS1 from the get go. Will the T5 handle the kind of power you're going to want to throw at it?

[Rotorocious]

Don't geta v6 one unless you want to be stuck with it for quite some time.

[Nactall]

I'm just looking for something reliable and fun for cheep and the little 6 banger camaro just poped into my head, and maybe a ls1 later down the road when I have more time and money, any suggestions on cars that fit in that category are welcome, no 240's

[J8127]

bad idea, get something else.

[HeavyChevy3800]

V6 Camaro = not fun

[TylerGT]

I recall saying this before....maybe not to you. Fox Body time.

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

There is a reason that Chevy quit making Camaros..You said you want something reliable..Mustang FTW

[slmdLS1]

There is a reason that Chevy quit making Camaros..You said you want something reliable..Mustang FTW

:scratch: they didnt.

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

They didnt? Can you find me an 05 or 06 Camaro?

[christommy]

i like my lil 6 banger,nuthin has really happened because of milage or anything just my driving,all in all its a good dd, that gets decent milage.

[LowBow]

Whats your price range?

[slmdLS1]

They didnt? Can you find me an 05 or 06 Camaro?

yeah, i know a guy who has a few along with an 02 Cobra...oh wait they quit making cobras didnt they?

[01COBRA]

yeah, i know a guy who has a few along with an 02 Cobra...oh wait they quit making cobras didnt they?
Yea, but they didn't stop making the mustang platform. The shelby GT500 is also built by the same teams that built the cobra's so in escence it is still a cobra.

[slmdLS1]

Yea, but they didn't stop making the mustang platform. The shelby GT500 is also built by the same teams that built the cobra's so in escence it is still a cobra.

i was just messin with frank being that the camaro hasnt stopped, but rather "taken a break" between production years, hence the 02 cobra reference.

[J8127]

I'm gonna say the reason for the cobra (which is a mustang btw) not being made in 2002 and the f-body being axed are so not even close its stupid for you to make that argument. Then again, that has never stopped you before.

[slmdLS1]

I'm gonna say the reason for the cobra (which is a mustang btw) not being made in 2002 and the f-body being axed are so not even close its stupid for you to make that argument. Then again, that has never stopped you before.


kinda like it would be pretty stupid for you to make such a comment like that in someones face, internet badass. smartasses come out of the woodwork when somebody, well i guess me, joke around....jeez. :roll:

[J8127]

kinda like it would be pretty stupid for you to make such a comment like that in someones face

lol, whos being an internet badass now?

[slmdLS1]

lol, whos being an internet badass now?

i dont have a problem puting you on your ass. no internet badass-edness about that.

lol? :roll:

[J8127]

i dont have a problem puting you on your ass. no internet badass-edness about that.

lol? :roll:

:funny:

[01COBRA]

The funny thing is they did make a 02 cobra, but it was only offered in Australia and had a extra set of fog lamps in the bumper.

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

Look guys. I don't care if they made the Camaro or the Mustang when and where. I was not trying to start any shit..Before the cussing matches and crap start please remember what is posted on here is just ppls opinions most of the time, with some bs thrown in to keep it interesting. None of it is worth getting upset about. Here is a Great writeup of why production of the Camaro stopped. I think its fair and true. http://www.tinotopia.com/log/archive/2002/03/11/camaro_production_to_end.htm

[SloNLo_350]

Im on Brandon's side here. To say they stopped making Camaros because they are unreliable is just plain ignorant. If that was the case Ford would have gone under YEARS ago.

The article is more accurate when it describes its lack of quality. But that doesn't mean it isn't reliable. Plus Mustangs share the same attributes, plastic cheap interior and the like. Its American... thats what America does.

GM is beginning to make great strides towards nicer materials, better fit and finish, and just plain better interiors that before.

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

I talk reliability by expierence. I have never had a Ford leave me stranded on the side of the road I did have a Chevy engine EXPLODE in my face. It exploded so hard I was near deaf for a week and it blew the oil pan off. I was lucky it blew down not up or I wouldnt be typing this now. That is not the only example just the one that led to my dislike of GM products.

[SloNLo_350]

I've never had a Ford, and never plan to. But my grandfather had major issues with Fords (all Mustangs though) and Chryslers (driveline issues... what'dya know) back in the day so he wouldn't let anyone else in the family have either.

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

Fuck a Raggdy ass Dodge. I would rather own a GM than a Dodge.

[4348rd]

Fuck a Raggdy ass Dodge. I would rather own a GM than a Dodge.
a ford is a
Frigging
Old
Rebuilt
Dodge anyway :taunt:

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

CHEVYis nothing but..
Crappiest
Heap
Ever
Ventured
Yet...lol

[J8127]

The stopped making the F-body because of money. They don't give a shit how reliable a car is if they are making money on it.

[MustangMan]

Sorry to hijack but i've always loved camaros/firebirds, but just like very damn GM car in past yrs they all have the same interiors and look alike. I love my mustang but nowadays Ford's buld quality has seem to gone down the shitter, with the interiors and exteriors of the new F-150's, mustangs expeditions and explorers, they're cheap and ugly. Pros and cons to both makers.Meh

Nactall: how about an old Fox body?

[Nactall]

Nactall: how about an old Fox body?
ive never been a big fan of the fox body, ive got about 5000 price range but less is better

[J8127]

ive never been a big fan of the fox body, ive got about 5000 price range but less is better

Buy lowbows lt1 camaro.

[Nactall]

Buy lowbows lt1 camaro.
how much are we talking? how reliable are the lt1's?

[Turbonium]

Lt1's are just as reliable as any other engine besides the Opti spark but those rarely go bad except for Bo's. j/k. I think Mike (LowBow) is asking $4000 or less and it's a nice car I've driven it and it runs good.

[4348rd]

Lt1's are just as reliable as any other engine besides the Opti spark but those rarely go bad except for Bo's. j/k. I think Mike (LowBow) is asking $4000 or less and it's a nice car I've driven it and it runs good.
bobby you are my new hero, long live the opti, despite brandon

[J8127]

Mikes car probobly has another 5 years left in it if you dont beat the shit out of it, but you probobly will, lol.

[Nactall]

Mikes car probobly has another 5 years left in it if you dont beat the shit out of it, but you probobly will, lol.
:jess: :roll: :dummy:

[Nactall]

what kind of shape and how many miles?

[slmdLS1]

ohhh i dunno.... (http://www.tallahasseemusclecar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11296)

[LowBow]

ohhh i dunno.... (http://www.tallahasseemusclecar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11296)
thanks dude, I havent checked this in a couple of days... If you are interested in buying it, pm me and Ill give you my number and you can come look at it anytime.

[towelie]

Yeah I drove mikes car it was stout and it shoots flames.

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

Shooting flames FTW

[Nactall]

thanks dude, I havent checked this in a couple of days... If you are interested in buying it, pm me and Ill give you my number and you can come look at it anytime.
that looks like a little high milage for my taste for right now, but thanks anyways

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

Ya only wanna spend 5k on a car but want low mileage. Let me know where you find those.:)

[Nactall]

Ya only wanna spend 5k on a car but want low mileage. Let me know where you find those.:)
not necessarily low mileage but just not that high but something that I know will last me for about a year or too with very little maintenance, what ever I get I don't plain to dog the shit out of it and I'm not going to drive like an old person but something thats fun doesn't have to be very fast but something with a little pep oh and ac is a must, thats the reason why I brought up the little 6cyl camaro as a possibility

[tibster]

Why dont you buy a geo or a Kia? lol!:taunt:

[ArtyG]

Why dont you buy a geo or a Kia? lol!:taunt:Might as well settle for a Hyundai. :taunt: :rice: :taunt:

[Nactall]

Why don't you buy a geo or a Kia? lol!:taunt:
yea RELIABLE is one of the key words lol

"Might as well settle for a Hyundai"
Owned lol

[slowLX]

There are a few problem cars some companies have, but to say that Fords or Chevys in general are unreliable is the dumbest thing ever. I hate seeing people argue over the whole Ford vs. Chevy thing, because everyone has had one or the other blow the fuck up. I'd say that both are equally reliable.

Without actual numbers on real problems with real cars you can't make an arguement for either being unreliable just because every Ford or Chevy you've seen has fallen to pieces.

My arguement for hating Chevys is based off of ugly looks(excluding LS1 CamEros and Z06's) and the worlds worst interiors.

More on topic: Get $6000 together and buy yourself one sweet ass Fox-Body!

[SloNLo_350]

There are a few problem cars some companies have, but to say that Fords or Chevys in general are unreliable is the dumbest thing ever. I hate seeing people argue over the whole Ford vs. Chevy thing, because everyone has had one or the other blow the fuck up. I'd say that both are equally reliable.

Without actual numbers on real problems with real cars you can't make an arguement for either being unreliable just because every Ford or Chevy you've seen has fallen to pieces.

My arguement for hating Chevys is based off of ugly looks(excluding LS1 CamEros and Z06's) and the worlds worst interiors.

More on topic: Get $6000 together and buy yourself one sweet ass Fox-Body!
I agree 100% with everything Tracis just said. But I like Chevy trucks too. :clap:

[Kinson Cook, Jr]

I have a daily driver 2002 GMC (135K mile) and several Ford cars. Go with what you what.

[LowBow]

I have had it about two years now and I really havent had anything big go wrong, just basic maintenance... but if you dont even want to look at it, thats fine.:rice:

[Nactall]

I have had it about two years now and I really havent had anything big go wrong, just basic maintenance... but if you dont even want to look at it, thats fine.:rice:
ill take a gander at it if you really want me to, just let me know when and where

[v8minus2]

it's a really nice car. it is almost never driven either. last time i saw mike drive it was around july 4th.

[Benjamin]

There are a few problem cars some companies have, but to say that Fords or Chevys in general are unreliable is the dumbest thing ever. I hate seeing people argue over the whole Ford vs. Chevy thing, because everyone has had one or the other blow the fuck up. I'd say that both are equally reliable.

Without actual numbers on real problems with real cars you can't make an arguement for either being unreliable just because every Ford or Chevy you've seen has fallen to pieces.



i kind of beg to differ.... i know it has nothing to do with a LT1 or LS1 but look at the 6.0l FORD POWERJOKE..... over 70+ TSB thousands of Buy Backs and Chevy having 17 Tsb's and Dodge have NONE NATTA ZIP ZILTCH. but every car manufacturer has their ups and downs....


9 out of 10 6.0l Ford Powerstroke Diesel Trucks are still on the road today...... the other one made it home...

[J8127]

Dodge trucks are pieces of shit.

:taunt:

[Benjamin]

Dodge trucks are pieces of shit.

:taunt:


Wanna hook to mine..... :bryant:

[J8127]

Wanna hook to mine..... :bryant:

Sure, but only if you drop my pos off at the junkyard for me.

[Benjamin]

Sure, but only if you drop my pos off at the junkyard for me.

Can do.....:beer:

[slowLX]

i kind of beg to differ.... i know it has nothing to do with a LT1 or LS1 but look at the 6.0l FORD POWERJOKE..... over 70+ TSB thousands of Buy Backs and Chevy having 17 Tsb's and Dodge have NONE NATTA ZIP ZILTCH. but every car manufacturer has their ups and downs....


9 out of 10 6.0l Ford Powerstroke Diesel Trucks are still on the road today...... the other one made it home...See you have real numbers, your opinion is not based on just your personal experiances.

And I'd prolly still buy the Ford....lol

[TylerGT]

the other one made it home...



but then it died a few more times comming back from Cecil.