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    "SPECIAL K" hrsp's Avatar
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    1997 SHO questions...

    looking at a 1997 SHO
    has 150kmiles
    said the cams are welded?
    CAI and Exhaust for mods...


    well anyone here own one or know someone who does?

    how reliable are they? are they "sporty"
    i dont know much about them so any info would be great! Thanks
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    With the cams welded, you are in good shape already. The transmissions would be something to watch for (I would say the same for any car with over 100k on it) - check the fluid for color, smell, and level. The V8s have a nice sound stock, but even better with a little change in mufflers. We put fake-flowmasters on our '96 and I love it.

    V8 gas mileage isn't the greatest, even though it's a small V8 (3.4L). Adam gets 23/24 with mostly freeway driving. I tend to get worse with it since I like to hear the secondaries open.

    They are super comfortable for long drives. I picked up the '96 in Atlanta and drove it straight up. We've also made a trip to NC with it to meet up with some friends. In NC, our friend welded on the new mufflers for us and we put lowering springs on. It loved the mountains on the way back! Handled quite well for the big car that it is.

    Engine maintenance isn't the cheapest, like coil packs. If you can handle doing your own labor, I think you'll be fine. Parts are a little more expensive, but things tend to take longer to replace because there isn't a lot of room in the engine bay.

    Any specific questions, let me know.
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    --Michelle--


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    Fucking burn!!!! He's gonna have to change his name to Waver... cuz he just got neutered.

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    Michelle, your so sexy when you talk cars

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    Nice looking car, but that thing on the trunk needs to go.

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    Nice looking car, but that thing on the trunk needs to go.
    That particular car has some history, and obviously has been repainted. Younger guy owns it now, so I am not sure how well the paint quality is. Never looked at it in person, but have read his threads on SHOforum.

    Before he bought it:

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    I drove the '96 to a couple pet stores this morning and I was reminded of one more thing - ball joints. Some V8s tend to go through them faster than others, but I haven't figured out a pattern on that yet. clunk... clunk... clunk....
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    that's a lot of stickers
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    I never knew those things had v8's. What do they spin to safely?
    All posts from the above author are expected to be 100% BS. Thank you and have a nice day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cryptic View Post
    that's a lot of stickers
    = VERY fast!

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    My Grand Am's v6 was the same size as your v8 Michelle!
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    Quote Originally Posted by GTSLOW View Post
    I never knew those things had v8's. What do they spin to safely?

    V8 was 96-99.

    Cams welded is a big "must do". So if its done that helps.
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    michelle i think that was the same one...o saw it on the side of Coffe road and stopped to check it out...had weird side skirts and a ugly as wing but i could take that shit off..lol it said has a bew tranny with 35k...
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    Did the paint look like it was rolled on?
    --Michelle--


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    Quote Originally Posted by michelle View Post
    Did the paint look like it was rolled on?
    lol i only saw it at night....
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