1998 Camaro
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The 30year old 350 iron block is out and the LS mo
| Overall rating: | 4.3 | |
| Looks: | 4.0 | |
| Performance: | 5.0 | |
| Parts Availability: | 5.0 | |
| Collectability: | 3.0 |
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The 98 Camaro got a few changes from 97. First was the new front end, second and most important is the motor. The LT1 and TPI engines had the same cast block as the 67 350. Yeah the displacment didn't change cause the engine didn't change. 5.735 is 350. But the engine was getting dated.(don't get me wronge this is an awsome block) GM decided to axe the iron block for a lighter aliuminum one; that weighed 80 pounds light dressed. Ironically the car weighed more then the 97. I was curious why and the only answers I have gotten is that the front end is heavier and the brakes where a little larger. Still its odd.
Now performance. Well the LS had big shoes to fill, and it filled them. The LSs specs made it really a 348inch engine, but it was and is cleaner. Meaning that GM could make it more wild and still pass emissions. The set of the engine made high power numbers. That being said the LT and TPI engines are known for have amazing power bands. Meaning the make peak power and keep it for 500+ RPM and the LS makes it a strong pull then drops off a bit. But this means the LS can make more power, and the other engines do more with the power they make. So its an oppion what motor is the best, but the LS has more advantages. GM claims that for 98 it makes 305hp. I have driven a few of these and I think its one of the most underrated power claims gm has ever posted. I mean the 97 LT1 claim was 285 but I've seen dyno saying 291, but this engine is more like 340.
On another topic the trans is another option to consider. A Camaro guy whos into 4th gen will usually tell you if you want an auto trans you want a 94-97 camaro, but if you want a manual the 98-02 is what you want. Even you have an auto LS car you're still in very good standings as well as the manual LT cars. Really its preference, just those trans/engine picks will make you a tad quicker.
The styling is cool. I perfer the rocket style, but this is a good looking car. The ride is the same as the 97, but the engine seems a bit more silent. I really only hear the exhaust note.
Point being, this car is more advanced then the previous model. But its still oppion which you like more. But really any 4th gen Camaro is a good car. Any V8 Camaro, always a good choice.
