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Witch year is the best L98 C4 ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tourmax" data-source="post: 179759" data-attributes="member: 5304"><p>“Best” is kinda of a relative thing since hp didn't really change much more than 10-15 hp over the whole L98 line. But, if I were to look for a specific one, it would have to have the 113 heads (aluminum) which means a convertible in 86, i believe it was 87 or 88 that all vettes got the 113 heads.</p><p>After that, it’s pretty much dealers choice. 89 and up did away with the cold start injector, which is one less thing to go wrong.</p><p>L98’s are mostly MAF cars, which means it’s a little more “flexible” when it cones to modifying the car. The maf is reported to be a restriction when you start making serious HP, so some guys switch to speed density. I think it was 90-92 the vette L98 came soeed density fron the factory and then changed back to MAF. Maf sensors are also expensive to replace.</p><p></p><p>If looking for a manual transmission, I’d go 89 or newer as the 6 speed was offered in 89+ cars.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn’t go okder than 88 myself. Not for the engine, but for the chassis. They changed a lot in 88. Like going to a zero scrub radius, bigger brakes, etc.</p><p></p><p>I’d also look for a Z51 or Z52 optioned car. Z51 can be a little “stiff” for sone people, but a z52 gets you all the z51 goodies but softer springs. Convertibles coukd only get the Z52, z51 was not offered on verts.</p><p></p><p>Lots of other differences throughout the production run. Go and google “c4 corvette buying” and you’ll find lots of reading on the subject.</p><p></p><p>I just bought my 88 L98 convertible z52 car this summer. 9500 and I had to fix a few things (master cylinder, wipers, etc).</p><p></p><p>You can find them around 8 grand, but you’re probably going to have to fix a few things or accept some “flaws”. You can find them lower, but tou’re getting into some pretty thrashed rides that low...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tourmax, post: 179759, member: 5304"] “Best” is kinda of a relative thing since hp didn't really change much more than 10-15 hp over the whole L98 line. But, if I were to look for a specific one, it would have to have the 113 heads (aluminum) which means a convertible in 86, i believe it was 87 or 88 that all vettes got the 113 heads. After that, it’s pretty much dealers choice. 89 and up did away with the cold start injector, which is one less thing to go wrong. L98’s are mostly MAF cars, which means it’s a little more “flexible” when it cones to modifying the car. The maf is reported to be a restriction when you start making serious HP, so some guys switch to speed density. I think it was 90-92 the vette L98 came soeed density fron the factory and then changed back to MAF. Maf sensors are also expensive to replace. If looking for a manual transmission, I’d go 89 or newer as the 6 speed was offered in 89+ cars. I wouldn’t go okder than 88 myself. Not for the engine, but for the chassis. They changed a lot in 88. Like going to a zero scrub radius, bigger brakes, etc. I’d also look for a Z51 or Z52 optioned car. Z51 can be a little “stiff” for sone people, but a z52 gets you all the z51 goodies but softer springs. Convertibles coukd only get the Z52, z51 was not offered on verts. Lots of other differences throughout the production run. Go and google “c4 corvette buying” and you’ll find lots of reading on the subject. I just bought my 88 L98 convertible z52 car this summer. 9500 and I had to fix a few things (master cylinder, wipers, etc). You can find them around 8 grand, but you’re probably going to have to fix a few things or accept some “flaws”. You can find them lower, but tou’re getting into some pretty thrashed rides that low... [/QUOTE]
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