98 camaros/ firebirds

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Spencer6466

Can anyone explain to me the exact reason why 98 camaros and firbirds have to run lt1s seeing it was the year LS1s debuted in the fbody line with them coming in corvettes a year ealier in 97..

Pontiac was the "Official Car" of NHRA
The LS-1 was having "teething" problems
GM claimed that they made LT-1 Firebirds and Camaros in Canada
GM wanted 98 year F-bodys out there
GM didn't want the LS-1 stuff breaking in front of spectators so they only submitted the LT-1 specs to NHRA

It's gonna be a long winter.