i want to but a 1999 trans am will it smoke like my 1987 trans am did on start up at 29,000 miles.

haha, it shouldnt unless something is seriously wrong with it like your '87 did.....


I bet money the 87 would smoke really bad after it sat for a while, huh?

haha you did not tell me anything

yes i did. I told you there is nothing to worry about "smoking" wise, unless something is wrong/hurt/broken internally on the motor.

Simply put, the old TPI motors were notorious for leaky valve seals, which led to that "smoke" you had to deal with. It's a whole nother world with a Ls1. the Ls1's are an EXTREMLY efficient and clean burning motor. Also, they are pretty durable considering it's all aluminum w/ a nylon intake!

I'm sorry, i thought i answered it clearly, i hope that helps a little

If it was smokin @ 29,000???:eek: And I thought I was a engine killer. I put one in a S10 Blazer that smoked at startup about 70000 and I was brutal. Ya the Ls1 is a whole different animal.

what probley caused that smokeing form a mechanics point of view was your valve stem seals.symptoms are a puff of blue smoke on start up. its not to hard to replace them if you have the right tools. but if you get a 1999 transam it should not do that.its a newer car and in better condition. prime cause of valve stem seal failure is age and heat