93 Camaro V8 5.7L 6sp

burhan92SE · 08-24-2009, 12:21 AM

i m about to buy this black camaro from one of my friend and hes selling it to me for $3500...its in very well maintained condition with 20'' chrome rims...my Question is to chevy guys out there that wat should i look for wen i go inspect it? any common problems?....i m new to Camaros and i would love to have some info on these beasts....he already told me that it got a weak clutch and he works wit me in shop and is licensed Tech...Thanks in Advance....

Edit: oh and he told me he replaced the heads and its straight pipes with 220k KM (137k Miles) on the engine....and it sounds awsome

**SEmy2K2go** · 08-24-2009, 01:33 AM

Why does it have 20" wheels and why did he replace the heads?

*AceofSpds* · 08-24-2009, 02:19 AM

Beware of the awesomely ****ty optispark ignition system.

*bigleman* · 08-24-2009, 09:12 AM

lose the wheels and the optispark and you should be fine

Check out www.LS1Tech.com
more than enough info there, even for the LT1

also, if the heads are stock replacements, find out why
if they are aftermarket, find out what kind

burhan92SE · 08-24-2009, 03:02 PM

thanks alot guys i will go find out these things first and report back..

*maxspeed96CT* · 08-24-2009, 05:22 PM

If the opti goes bad replace it with the msd and get a electric waterpump ...
youll be all set

but you gotta get rid of the 20s. get some nice 18s with a mild drop.

heres a pic of my old camaro, this car was awsome, got alot of complements

*irish44j* · 08-24-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by burhan92SE

with 20'' chrome rims...

FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL

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wat

exactly.

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Originally Posted by burhan92SE

wat should i look for wen i go inspect it?

look for some wheels...somewhere, anywhere....that are not 20" chrome wheels. Put them on ASAP. Then look at the rest of the car.

*sciff5* · 08-24-2009, 08:00 PM

an optispark with 100+K is asking for trouble

20" rims.. why?

Removed the heads...I would question this further

Basically I wouldent touch the car

chrome91 · 08-24-2009, 10:34 PM

as much as i hate domestic cars, 20's are a fail on that thing

tigersharkdude · 08-25-2009, 07:00 AM

High mileage for an LT1. Steer clear. Also LT1's are a PITA to work on as half the block is behind the firewall. Wait till you can get something with an LSx in it

burhan92SE · 08-25-2009, 08:27 AM

guy told me he didnt replace the whole head just did the maintenance work like changed valves and stuffs like that....?....

burhan92SE · 08-25-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude

High mileage for an LT1. Steer clear. Also LT1's are a PITA to work on as half the block is behind the firewall. Wait till you can get something with an LSx in it

i know eh but i m getting the car for only $3500 CDN...and body is clean and plus hes giving me the stock rims as well....

*bigleman* · 08-25-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude

High mileage for an LT1. Steer clear. Also LT1's are a PITA to work on as half the block is behind the firewall. Wait till you can get something with an LSx in it

137k isnt realy "High Mileage" for a 16 year old car

and the LS1 fbodies have the engine in the same location

all late model Fbodies are a pain to do engine work on, but it is nearly always worth the trouble

tigersharkdude · 08-27-2009, 07:27 AM

if you get it just check it out really good.

also i am speaking from personal experience when i said the lt1's are harder to work on than ls1's. Im not stating a fact. Have fun changing the plugs in it

*liqidvenom* · 08-27-2009, 07:52 AM

the plus are just as hard in my ls6.

I would pick it up and if the worst happens drop in a ls1/2/3 with a cam in it and be happy. I would pick it up with just that mentality for such a good price if the body/chassis is solid.

tigersharkdude · 08-27-2009, 07:54 AM

*sciff5* · 08-27-2009, 08:17 AM

I would still be worried about the head work. No head work should ever need to be done on a well maintained engine.

*bigleman* · 08-27-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sciff5

I would still be worried about the head work. No head work should ever need to be done on a well maintained engine.

we still dont know what kind of head work it is

***Jeff92se*** · 08-27-2009, 11:09 AM

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93 Camaro V8 5.7L 6sp

That's the main problem right there.

*bigleman* · 08-27-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff92se

That's the main problem right there.

Haters wanna hate,
Lovers wanna love,
I don't even want,
None of the above,
I want to piss on you, yes I do I piss on you,
I'll pee on you

*maxspeed96CT* · 08-27-2009, 06:08 PM

I agree with sciff ...

If it has had head repairs made its because it has over heated at one point (comon issue on LT1's if not maintained) and the head gasket blew.

it could have a tiny crack in the block just waiting to pop.

I would keep saving for a LS1 man..

Keep searchig bro.

burhan92SE · 08-27-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude

if you get it just check it out really good.

also i am speaking from personal experience when i said the lt1's are harder to work on than ls1's. Im not stating a fact. Have fun changing the plugs in it

it couldnt be worst than super coupes? lol

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Originally Posted by liqidvenom

the plus are just as hard in my ls6.

I would pick it up and if the worst happens drop in a ls1/2/3 with a cam in it and be happy. I would pick it up with just that mentality for such a good price if the body/chassis is solid.

the only problem with the car is the clutch...it needs a new clutch..other than that i drove it for a day and i didnt see any problem....body is solid and paint is new...

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Originally Posted by sciff5

I would still be worried about the head work. No head work should ever need to be done on a well maintained engine.

i duno about that...the guy works wit me still didnt tell me clearrly wat he did....he was jus like'' new heads were installed''...i m like ok:S i didnt ask more...hes a Tech and my friend since 4 weeks so i m sure he wouldnt sell me crap? lol

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Originally Posted by Jeff92se

That's the main problem right there.

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Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT

I agree with sciff ...

If it has had head repairs made its because it has over heated at one point (comon issue on LT1's if not maintained) and the head gasket blew.

it could have a tiny crack in the block just waiting to pop.

I would keep saving for a LS1 man..

Keep searchig bro.

porbably was a blown head gasket and thats why he had to pull the top end...?

bottom line is... I M NOT SURE... i m being double minded right now LOL....should i buy or i shouldnt buy...thats wat keep going on in my mind lol..i know i will have to put new clutch FOR SURE....and i m getting it for $3500 Canadian DOLLARS...still have a week to decide...i m 1st year apprentice and dont make much yet lol...

*liqidvenom* · 08-27-2009, 10:04 PM

are you guys really serious? for 3500 even american dollars you could buy it sans a motor and still make out ok if the body is mint.buy the car and then save for a motor swap.... like many of the f-body guys do anyway

*maxspeed96CT* · 08-28-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by burhan92SE

it couldnt be worst than super coupes? lol

the only problem with the car is the clutch...it needs a new clutch..other than that i drove it for a day and i didnt see any problem....body is solid and paint is new...

i duno about that...the guy works wit me still didnt tell me clearrly wat he did....he was jus like'' new heads were installed''...i m like ok:S i didnt ask more...hes a Tech and my friend since 4 weeks so i m sure he wouldnt sell me crap? lol

porbably was a blown head gasket and thats why he had to pull the top end...?

bottom line is... I M NOT SURE... i m being double minded right now LOL....should i buy or i shouldnt buy...thats wat keep going on in my mind lol..i know i will have to put new clutch FOR SURE....and i m getting it for $3500 Canadian DOLLARS...still have a week to decide...i m 1st year apprentice and dont make much yet lol...

what does 3500 canadian equal in u.s. dollars ?

*bigleman* · 08-28-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT

what does 3500 canadian equal in u.s. dollars ?

$58.37

*bigleman* · 08-28-2009, 08:29 AM

srsly tho

as of 2009.08.28 14:08:54 UTC
3,500CAD = 3,230.04 USD

like liqid said, for 3.5k, do it

*AceofSpds* · 08-28-2009, 09:18 PM

Thats an average price. Well down here anyway lol...

High milage LT's love the nitrous though.

burhan92SE · 08-29-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bigleman

srsly tho

as of 2009.08.28 14:08:54 UTC
3,500CAD = 3,230.04 USD

like liqid said, for 3.5k, do it

and then put a new clutch ordered from ebay?

*maxspeed96CT* · 08-30-2009, 09:01 AM

post some pics of this camaro. Id like to see the condition... and ill try to ignore the 20" rims from the pics...

burhan92SE · 08-30-2009, 08:31 PM

i brought him down to $3200 at the last moment lol....but i definitely have to change the clutch on it....any good sites for the clutch...my budget is $300 to $350...thanks enjoy the pics....

burhan92SE · 08-30-2009, 08:31 PM

*maxspeed96CT* · 08-30-2009, 08:42 PM

you need to change the rims and tail lights asap.

Try to find some used c5 vette wheels or something. ppl let them go for cheap .

i wouldnt even worry about the clutch untill you got rid of those rims.

Other then that the body looks like its in good shape for the year.

*liqidvenom* · 08-30-2009, 09:13 PM

^^^this

burhan92SE · 08-30-2009, 11:49 PM

wat? lol

burhan92SE · 08-30-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT

you need to change the rims and tail lights asap.

Try to find some used c5 vette wheels or something. ppl let them go for cheap .

i wouldnt even worry about the clutch untill you got rid of those rims.

Other then that the body looks like its in good shape for the year.

i know i dont like those rims either...i m gonna sell them asap plus i got the stock rims as well so i will throw them on for now on...and for the clutch, its really bad that it doesn't even wanna move in 1st gear---> torque less....and i will try to find some vette wheels if i could find other wise i will keep stock till i find some good muscle looking rims....and yes tail lights r the thing i hate the most in the car rite-now...if i find some i will put them on...other wise previous owner doesn't have them anymore.....

Coolsaber57 · 08-31-2009, 07:54 AM

You shoulda

'd the guy after you bought it for even considering putting those rims on the car.

*bigleman* · 08-31-2009, 08:19 AM

no offence maxspeed, but stay away from the corvette wheels on the Fbody
the only ones that really look good are the older ZR1s

when i had my chromed C6s, a TA pulled up beside me with the same wheels
i really dont think it looked right

plus you can get the ZR1s in 11" wide for some massive rubber

*bigleman* · 08-31-2009, 08:23 AM

i hate to say it, but i guess there is a reason why there are wheel bandwagons for fbodies
there really arent a lot of styles that, i think, look good

*bigleman* · 08-31-2009, 08:33 AM

or CCWs, but you could by another LT1-Fbody for that price

albundy · 08-31-2009, 10:36 AM

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN!!!!!!!!! those rims are hideous, I would take them to the scrap yard before I tried selling them!

Those craptezza lights gotta go..maybe return them back to APC