Should I get this?
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From: Shreveport, LA
Car: '00 Trans Am
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 460LE
Axle/Gears: Too tall to be fun ;)
Should I get this?
Probably not the right section, but I haven't seen a general discussion section. My friend found an '87 trans am with the lg4 for $700. The only thing it needs, he says, is to have a fender painted. I was just wondering if it's worth it, or if I should save more, and wait for a tpi system. I've never had a carbed car, so I know next to nothing about them. Some input from the more experienced guys would be awesome. Thanks
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Nothing wrong with a carb. If the body's straight, the motor runs, and rust is at a min, might be something to consider.
JamesC
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Last edited by JamesC; Feb 7, 2006 at 10:37 AM.
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From: Shreveport, LA
Car: '00 Trans Am
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 460LE
Axle/Gears: Too tall to be fun ;)
I'm just not too sure about it. It's almost scary, thinking that my v6 camaro might have more tuning potential than the trans am. I just want to make sure I'm not getting myself into a car that needs a lot of money to go fast
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From: Lexington, SC
Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/fitech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt
The LG4 will actually have more tuning capability than the fuel injected motors. It will accept mods without requiring prom burning. You can do a search for lg4 upgrades, there's tons of stuff out there.
Like any older system, you'll have to commit and learn how it works and how to fix it right to get the most out of it.
Like any older system, you'll have to commit and learn how it works and how to fix it right to get the most out of it.
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
The LG4 I once had in my 85 IROC was modded: cam, intake, carb tweaks, complete L69 air box and exhaust, to include a high-flow cat, etc. I always thought that it was the equal of the HO cars, and while it ran very well considering, I wouldn't put the money/time into it if I had the chance to do it all over again. Even modded, it wouldn't come close to the my 350 HO Deluxe, which is a beast in comparison.
JamesC
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From: Lexington, SC
Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/fitech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt
Like James C, my 87 lg4 camaro now has a vortec headed 350. Still use the lg4 induction and computer though.
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From: NE Ohio
Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS
How many Miles on the odometer? I always look, and put my finger, into the oil fill hole to see/feel how much sluggish is in there. It is just one indicator of how well the engine was maintained.
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From: Shreveport, LA
Car: '00 Trans Am
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 460LE
Axle/Gears: Too tall to be fun ;)
I'm not sure how many miles are on the car, but it's a teenager selling it- so I'm not too sure how it was driven. I decided just to call it off. It wasn't the car that I've wanted, and to get it would just be a let down for me. So, for now, I'm just going to put the money into my camaro. Thanks for all of your input