Question about buying a 3rd Gen

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Mar 2, 2004 | 06:55 PM

cerebus

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From: Front Royal, VA

Car: 02 SS

Engine: LS1

Transmission: 6M

Question about buying a 3rd Gen

I will soon lose my company car, and am considering buying a 3rd gen for my daily driver. I really like the body style and the interior set up. I have an 02 SS that is my weekend driver in the summer, but I want a 3rd gen for everyday. My question: Since I haven't a clue, can someone fill me in on the trouble spots that I should look for. Which motor the 5.0 or the 5.7 is preferred, is there any significant differences? TBI ? One last, although its not critical, what kind of gas mileage is normal? Thanks!

Mar 2, 2004 | 10:24 PM

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From: In a mint Third Gen!

Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top

Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection

Transmission: 700R4 Auto

Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27

Moved.

Mar 2, 2004 | 10:46 PM

92MaroRS

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From: Waterloo, Iowa

Car: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Aniversarry Edition

Engine: 305

Transmission: TH-700-R4

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.23's and SLP Posi.

for reliablity go with a TBI

Mar 2, 2004 | 10:57 PM

azvolfan

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Reliability and gas mileage are good on the 305 TBI. If power is important to your daily driver go with a TPI.

Ask if the heater core has been changes recently. A leaking heater core is a common ailment in our cars. I replaced my '92 Camaro last year and I am doing my '87 T/A now. Not a fun job.

Good luck.