Its a dealbreaker!

[96WhiteMaxima]

I'm thinking of either getting a 5th Gen Maxima as my new daily driver, or getting a 4th Gen Camaro Z28, most likely 1993-1997. Now the deal breaker is the timing chain for me. I've been doing my research but I can't seem to find if those specific year Camaros have chains or belts, does anyone know?

[EnervinE]

4th gen z28 = LT1 v8 = pushrod engine = timing chain

[maxitech]

Originally Posted by EnervinE

4th gen z28 = LT1 v8 = pushrod engine = timing chain

What he said.

What you really should be concerned about is the Optispark distributor...

[96WhiteMaxima]

Originally Posted by maxitech

What he said.

What you really should be concerned about is the Optispark distributor...

Oh really? why should I be concerned with it? what malfunctions did it have?

[MaxLoverAz]

Originally Posted by 96WhiteMaxima

Oh really? why should I be concerned with it? what malfunctions did it have?

Here read all about it.. http://www.delteq.com/opti_design.htm

[96WhiteMaxima]

Originally Posted by MaxLoverAz

Here read all about it.. http://www.delteq.com/opti_design.htm

Ouch, the repair bill for that would be monstrous. Anyway to correct it on those models or is it just a thing you have to be lucky that it doesnt bust?

[Blown330]

It's a 4th Gen F-body...there are aftermarket parts available to fix the Opti-spark.

[bigleman]

get a 98-02 fbody and not look back

[96WhiteMaxima]

Originally Posted by bigleman

get a 98-02 fbody and not look back

Yeah I thought of that, but they're sort of out of my budget (college student), in good condition mind you, but if I can, I def will. Thanks for the advice guys

[321VQ35MAX]

I'd prefer the LS over the LT anyday.....

[96WhiteMaxima]

Originally Posted by 321VQ35MAX

I'd prefer the LS over the LT anyday.....

Is the LS1 a distributor-less engine or what?

[MaxLoverAz]

Originally Posted by 96WhiteMaxima

Is the LS1 a distributor-less engine or what?

You need to do some reading college boy.... jk

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LT_engine

[96WhiteMaxima]

Originally Posted by MaxLoverAz

You need to do some reading college boy.... jk

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LT_engine

So coil on plug ignition on the LS1, thats good news, now to find a good deal on one isn't gonna be easy.

[maxspeed96CT]

Dont bother with a LT1

for just alittle more cash you can get a LS1 , much faster right outta the box and respondes very well to mods.

also the ls is much easier to work on, ive owend both before... my camaro was qwk but much slower then a LS1.


but i did get alot of complements on my LT1 and was hell of fun to drive, with the hood and slp loudmouth it sounded like it had 500 hp lol

just sold it for 5k not to long ago

[bigleman]

as long as he doesnt use "Cam" in the plural tense...