98 camaros/ firebirds

[Ed Wright]

Last year I sold a '98 Trans Am convertible I owned since late 1998. An LS1 car. When I started going to watch NHRA national events again, and saw "1998" LT1 cars running Stock Eliminator, I asked a tech guy that very question. Was told just what Billy said here. He is correct.

[Byron Worner]

There are plenty of LS1's now.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Byron Worner

There are plenty of LS1's now.

Is there a reason to call one a 1998 now? It was for the mfgr's cup back then, so they would show up as new cars.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Is there a reason to call one a 1998 now? It was for the mfgr's cup back then, so they would show up as new cars.

Calling a Firebird a 1998 means you get the newer front end look without having to use the LS1 engine. It is a popular combination for SS/HA and SS/IA.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Jason

Calling a Firebird a 1998 means you get the newer front end look without having to use the LS1 engine. It is a popular combination for SS/HA and SS/IA.

If you like that front end better, you can have it claiming 1998. Since the LS1 engine that actually came in a 1998, is aluminum, the '98 shipping weight might be a little lighter, could be a plus for higher classes. I never checked on that.