Newby from Norhtern Illinois

[97ss497]

I've had my 97 SS since July '03, bought it from a young couple in suburban Chicago. The wife drove it, and she was a school teacher! When she got pregnant they had to sell it and get a van...:laugh: They took great care of it, and the car was bone stock.
The car had 38k on it when I bought it. I've done quite a bit over the years to it, mostly suspension goodies, and I added the SLP shorties, random tech y-pipe and 4:10 gears. I've installed everything except for the rear end gears. The car now has 50k miles on it. I've thought about selling it and buying an LS1 car but I need some LT1 guys to tell me why I shouldn't....:cool:

Looking forward to browzing some of the forums.

97ss497

[97ss497]

A few pics of my 97 SS

[95formula383lt1]

wow dont sell that beautiful car, i want a white z28 or SS so bad. Thats going to be my next car. Ill never own a lsx motor.



oo and WELCOME

[JPack]

Welcome. Saw you posted on MFBA trying to sell it. Quite a few people from around here on this board. Check out nifba.com as well.

[94Blackbird]

Definitly keep the car. You'll regret it instantly if you sell it.
Welcome. Where at in Northern Illinois?

[97ss497]

My wife wants a damn auto, and I don't want her to drive my 6 speed because she's too nervous about driving a stick. My car is a blast to drive, and it has decent power. I've never had it to the track. And yes I probably would be pissed if I saw it drive down the road. I've had some nice cars, BB Chevelle's, El Camino's etc that I had to sell due to having kids etc. I'm 51 now and
living pretty good. We live in Harvard, about an hour west of Chicago.

I would like to add a cam, different headers (Lt's), electric water pump and an LS1 coil pack assy this spring. I need to browze the forums here to see what is the best combo out there. And I need to see if there's any LTX clubs in the area..

A few more pics..

[94Blackbird]

Ok. You're about an hour from my mom's place, she's in elgin.
There are plenty of LTx'rs in the chicago land area too, you'll see them around the board

[JPack]

Just buy her her own car :)

[97ss497]

BTW; that isn't me behind my car in the first pic; I'm old but I aint that old! And I gotz all my hair too!

[97ss497]

Just buy her her own car :)

She had a 99 Z28 but we had to sell it in the fall of '08; it was a very fun car! Here's a pic of both cars....

[Chris]

Welcome! Im from the area as well! Check out the midwest section trying to set up a ltx meet n greet

[Toronto_LT1]

welcome aboard and please don't sell that beautifull SS

[AChotrod]

KEEP THE CAR!!!!
I once sold my LT1 M6 to buy a brand new LS1 a4. What a disappointment that was. Now Im back and couldnt be happier!!!!

[CamaroGirl]

welcome!! dont sell dude, you will regret it!

[njrextreme]

Ill trade you my auto trans for your stick. Just to make your wife happy.:hmm:

[BLK95-Z]

sweet car man. no way you should sell it. welcome

[KissMyWhtSS]

Welcome! Gotta love a white LT1 SS. :cool:

[97ss497]

Welcome! Gotta love a white LT1 SS. :cool:

Thanks! What are you doing to yours (currently under the knife)??

I'm not sure if adding cam/heads etc to mine is the right thing to do since it's such a rare car....

[Wooshie]

Greetings.

[Toronto_LT1]

Thanks! What are you doing to yours (currently under the knife)??

I'm not sure if adding cam/heads etc to mine is the right thing to do since it's such a rare car....

well,just make sure you keep all the stock parts,just incase.;)

[97ss497]

Thanks! What are you doing to yours (currently under the knife)??

I'm not sure if adding cam/heads etc to mine is the right thing to do since it's such a rare car....

well,just make sure you keep all the stock parts,just incase.;)

I've kept everything except for the cats and ypipe so far.......

[KissMyWhtSS]

Thanks! What are you doing to yours (currently under the knife)??

I'm not sure if adding cam/heads etc to mine is the right thing to do since it's such a rare car....
Current mods can be found here...
http://www.fquick.com/garages/Chevrolet/Camaro_SS/1997/8551/

In the process of swapping the shortys out for Pacesetter Longtubes. Should have a video clip here in a week or so. I haven't decided if I want to do a cam swap then pull the engine later and replace the rings/port the heads or if I just want to wait and pick up a spare block and make a solid H/C 355 and keep my old motor.

[TWISTEDLTX]

Welcome fellow chitowner

[Firebirdjoe]

very nice cars