I'm looking into getting rid of my 2nd gen SS and buying a new F-body w/ the LS1 and 6 speed. Either Poncho or Chevy, probably a 98 model. Anything in particular I should look for or know? Trouble areas or anything?

 

I've heard the later year LS-1's ( 2000-02) are the quickest and dyno this highest. 98-99 are getting down there in price so that's not a bad idea. SS or WS-6 will get you better wheels and some more ponies ( some may argue it's not worth the extra cash). Depends on what u want to do. A stripper z28 or formula will make a great project car.
Not sure if there are any "bad" year LS-1's. Good luck

 

I have owned both a '98 and an '01. I really liked them both. The '01-'02 cars make more power, but that is mostly from the LS6 intake. The intake is a great mod for the older cars, but is $500 and then you have to deal with the EGR (or lack there of on the LS6 intake). '98, '01 and '01 have larger injectors. The '01-'01 cars also have the Z06 clutch, which is a LOT better than the '98-'00 clutch. Th good news is if buy a '98, the clutch has probably been replaced.

If I were in your shoes, I would not home in on a specific year, but rather find a nice car with the options you want in the right price range, and make sure it doesn't have 600 passes at the dragstrip.

 

Don't do it! Buy a Mustang

 

The stangs I've seen require too many bolt ons to run with a LS1. Not to mention the ugliness of the bodystyle. Sorry, but the 4.6's lack of torque just doesn't float my boat.

I was just wondering if there was any problems that were common to these cars. Like the 99 up grand ams are prone to intake gasket failure.