I have a 96 Caprice with 330,000 miles on it. It still has the original engine and transmission. I've never had an overheating problem and the optispark runs like a fine watch. 99% of the misfiring issues are caused by shorted out spark plug wires and negative battery cable grounding issues. The spark plug wires MUST be routed in the factory holders and 1/4" plastic loom used the entire length to prevent the wires from touching the block and/or shorting out against each other. In 2014, I purchased another low-mileage 96 B4U Caprice. It had misfiring issues that the previous owner/repair shops could not solve. A new set of plug wires and two new O2 sensors and it was good to go. I stole that car dirt cheap because nobody could fix it.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
I noticed that about the B body cars, they have far superior cooling systems than the Fbody. I couldn't get mine over 180*F. That in turn lets the oil run cooler, keeps the trans fluid cooler, and makes the car far more reliable.
@tommavrakos5 жыл бұрын
94,95,96 impala ss.one of the best cars ever
@sidneybrooks65782 жыл бұрын
Hands down
@garymartin78426 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another entertaining and informative video. I've owned my 1994 SS since new, and yes those rear window clips do break even when the car has been garaged it's entire life, but otherwise it's been a good car with a total of 82k mikes as of now.
@adryancutty87183 жыл бұрын
Same with my 94 right rear window, she still the love of my life though🤙🏼😎😆
@cluke506 жыл бұрын
My 94 Impala has well over 200k. No problems other than having to replace an opti and a waterpump. It leaks, but hasn't died on me and is still running strong.
@arielandmichael73607 жыл бұрын
Added the Bailey LS1 coil conversion on my 96, everyone with an LT1 needs this conversion kit!!!
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
I agree. The tuning options for the LT1 are basically non existent. The 24x conversions eliminate the opti spark and the tuning issues.
@colinw72053 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos I also totally agree but with the proliferation of running LSx truck motors in the junkyards with complete harnesses , ECM, intakes, fuel rails and the ready availability of LS swap kits. It has become easier and not that much more expensive to do a LS swap. And with an easy peesy cam swap you got one hell of 400+ HP/TQ motor.
@NorceCodine5 жыл бұрын
I had a 94 9C1, the car had hideous, cold-sweat-break-out power. Everybody guessed that police modified it somehow, but the only thing the dealer noted was a 200 deg. thermostat. The car overheated fast in slow traffic - and then started to go 35-40 mph by itself. I just stepped on the brake time-to-time to slow it down in LA traffic. I never witnessed any power like that before or after in a car. When the transmission failed at 75K, that was the end of it. Dealer overhauled it but they said it can't be done as it was from the factory. The 4L60E transmission is what ruins these cars.
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
They have monster torque to be sure. I prefer the B body LT1 to the F and Y body cars.
@fastdraw307 жыл бұрын
I think the B body SS is definitely a classic muscle car..the styling..horsepower..and comfort makes a a contender with some of the best out there even by today's standards. The drivetrain is a moderately dependable setup with issues sure to arise if improperly maintained. This is to be kept in mind when purchasing a 20 year old car of its caliber. With patients and time a well preserved SS is obtainable and definitely worth the extra coin to acquire versus a well driven and meagerly maintained one. Not to brag but my SS is a stellar example of what one would want in this beautiful car.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Mine is definitely a driver, but I am putting her back together. Any 4K+lbs car is going to need bushings and front end work over time, no getting around it. The "new" has worn off for me and I am still very happy with the car, which is unusual for me, so it should tell you how much I like them.
@fastdraw307 жыл бұрын
JC316 Absolutely...mine was not without its issue upon purchase..I did have to put in a front sway bar end link kit first off..I just had the coolant and transmission services done this weekend..my rear diff was chattering too..I had to change the fluid and add the GM friction modifier back as it was old and the additives had broken down causing the clutches to chatter in tight turns..so even a ultra low mileage car will need attention..I did replace the factory tires as well with a fresh set of hankooks.
@MidnightMechanic7 жыл бұрын
The 4L60E is essentially a 700-R4 with electronic control instead of a tv cable pulling on a valve to control valve body pressure. Unfortunately the 700-R4 had to run the gamut of a huge lineup of cars and perform equally well in all of them, from pony cars to pickup trucks. And as soon as they released the 4L60E, just more electronic shit to fuck up instantly, especially since the engine's computer now controls the transmission, instead of the transmission controlling itself.
@snow31667 жыл бұрын
I have a 96 impala ss and I love it but you are 100 percent right about everything lmao
@Imvelo315 жыл бұрын
Thank you man I need to use this video to convince my wife that this car is not a drug dealer car.
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
Hell no, it's a classic for sure. I still want to get a 9C1 caprice, clone an SS and stuff about 700HP worth of turbo 5.3L under the hood.
@Imvelo315 жыл бұрын
Man that is gonna be nice bro!
@kirwankars85976 жыл бұрын
I've learned on the ignition system, to only replace the Opti with a AcDelco factory reman Opti when it goes out. Do not get a knock off Mallory or MSD pos opti. and the ignition wires don't have to be routed to factory nightmare locations. Just make sure the new wires are routed and kept away from the manifolds. And I've heard that the LT1s don't like aftermarket plugs, even though NGK iridiums are an excellent choice for other cars, these only like to run Delcos.
@cambuster1787 жыл бұрын
the opti spark comment is awesome and so true.
@ValyriaSnow7 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the review saving for my impala currently
@vinloy23 Жыл бұрын
The 1994-1996 Caprice LT1 is not an ugly car. In fact, they are downright cool, today.
@fredscaboda46175 жыл бұрын
So, I bought my 1995 Impala ss new. It was $25,500 with tax. it currently has 200,000 miles and runs strong. For years I would use the car all day, starting and stopping. It was a workhorse, I have yet to see one for sale with a bad engine. They usually have 200 too 300k and they are still going. My transmission is original. The biggest problems I had was when it was new was the one off BF Goodrich soft compound z rated tires. In 1995 the selection of tires was not like it is now. These tires would wear out quick and get tons of punctures. The cost for a new one..$254. I think I had about 15 plugs in one back tire. And the second biggest problem was a tune up- $1000. They had to take the whole front of the engine off... I got around this by just telling them to change the opti-spark...for some reason this was only a 4 hour job cutting the price to $400. The whole reverse flow colent system is shit.....the water pump is above the opti-spark. so when that went, it would leak out of the weep hole right on to the opti-spark..The guy who designed this iron block Lt-1 which is not the same as the corvette LT-1 said they bench tested the iron heads and they flowed better than the aluminum heads. He said the car was really putting out 300 horse but GM would not let them rate it same as the vette and they thought it would scare off older buyers This would explain how they got one to go 6.6 seconds in the 0-60 while weighing 4200 pounds plus driver..Yeah, the gauge cluster wears out, nylon clips in the electric windows wear out and when new, the parts where expensive. Which is kind of interesting because these were fleet cars. But I still love it and have started driving it every day again.
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome man. I would have loved to owned one new off the lot. Got the next best thing in the form of a 1 owner, 17K mile 96. I believe the power ratings are closer to 300, I've had all versions of the LT1 and the B body feels stronger than the F and Y cars.
@alienfiend97934 жыл бұрын
Man this is my dream car and plan on getting one, What would you recommend me looking out for since everything I seem to find has 140,000+?
@earlybird59893 жыл бұрын
It's now a classic and I'm glad I kept mine. Dont forget the drivers side window is a pain in the ass. After a few years plan to replace the inner workings.
@johndoe-qu2xz7 жыл бұрын
nice looking impala, just a few more years and it will be a classic. I have a 96 9c1 caprice, actually prefer it to my old impala because the 9c1's were built with heavier duty parts on about everything that matters. Like the look of the impala a bit more, but the 9c1's last forever. I even have stab proof seats from the factory lol. The trick is to look for a 9c1 from a small town police department, they have all the maintenance records but never install any of the cage... gotta love clean stock interiors
@tommavrakos5 жыл бұрын
Fast,handles around corners like a sports car,hard to believe.very comfortable on highway,quiet smooth.roomy inside.yes it does have the optispark,needs bilsteins shocks,boreing interior.great car.
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
Pretty much. I always liked the marauder interior better.
@joeyalfaro23235 жыл бұрын
Took full year work out all issues on my 95 Caprice. Radiator is plastic, spark plug wires melted causing over heating issues. Optispark had oil on sencer so it couldn't read timing disc 2 oil rings on shaft optispark let oil in. Fuel pump melted, I fried digital dashboard. I had fuel starvation issues I throw in low pressure 1991 Caprice pump well she didn't like that. I blamed injectors, egr valve, pressure regulator. I just started throwing parts at it and reading others story s
@BluMaGiKCj4 жыл бұрын
I am going through what u are going through. Except mine is in a 1990 4/6 drop 1990 1500
@roguewarr46627 жыл бұрын
the key to the 96 impala is to look after it and keep it in good running order .and don't get behind on repairs...i own one .and it's funny how at least 3 time a week someone say's the love that car and if i would like to sell it.......ps if my car looked like yours i'd sell it ..and there is a shit-load of bad ass ss impala's out there (572--ls7--383--so on ) as a GM tech for 30 plus years this is one car that,s easy to work on.---lt-1 engine is nothing to work on if you know what you're doing.----and that's the point
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
That's pretty much the key to any car. That crack about selling it sounds a little insulting to me, I have a 96 with 17K miles on it sitting in the garage, I think I'm good. The LT1 isn't bad to work on in the B body, but it royally sucks in the F and Y body cars.
@adamspitfire3 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos because of how far back the damn engine sits even on the 3.4l
@roguewarr46623 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos Never get to attached to Any classic car .Cause you never know down the road when you might need money . I have sold my 69 ss Camaro .88 Monte Carlo ss ,hanging on to the 96 impala ss as long as i can , but you never no when a bump in the road hit's you right between the eyes of life. Sad you took it as a insult . But hey i am a mechanic .
@roguewarr46623 жыл бұрын
@́ ' They must see you come'n a mile away ,another young idiot with money and no brains . What's wrong the 94 ss to complicated .
@roguewarr46623 жыл бұрын
@́ ' This is not ROCKET science fixing a old 94 car .Now who's on Meds , not me .so that kinds of narrow it down sweetheart. My be you need a Doctor not a mechanic ,which you can't seem to find in that buck fuck town you live in . Keep throwing parts at it ,and my be something might stick on it .Better still sell the car .
@maginnis57344 жыл бұрын
My 95-9c1 impala ss clone has its original engine and trans as well. Trans rebuilt at 220,000 it’s at 245,000+
@lamarevans667 жыл бұрын
Hahahhah man i love this video you where dead on point
@elbeenation8796 жыл бұрын
Don’t be bad mouthing my baby I love my 95 Chevy Caprice
@316Autos6 жыл бұрын
Nah, I have a soft spot for the GM B body. They have flaws, but I do enjoy them. Got a 96 Impala SS with 17K miles on it sitting in the garage.
@elbeenation8796 жыл бұрын
JC316 lol I was just joking with u im a Impala fan their just expensive still. I got a caprice 95 it's an lt1 n tow package love em both though
@stephenandloriyoung57165 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos Get rid of the Opti-Spark and you'll be able to drive it. Signed, A Fellow Sufferer/OS Victim.
@brandonshipman97497 жыл бұрын
I don't care what anyone else thinks of it cause everyone has their own opinion. If you don't like the car, why are you watching the video? I have a 96 and 95. I love the car, it's easy to fix, all of these problems other people are mentioning I don't have.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
You're missing the point of the videos. It's meant to tell people what problems to look for when buying, and it's meat to amuse the owners that have these issues.
@brandonshipman97497 жыл бұрын
I know what the video is meant to tel people. That's why I said I haven't had any of the problems he mentioned or the comments. The video is great there's nothing with it.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
My bad, I miss understood. Went back and reread what you posted and it makes more sense. Sorry about that.
@brandonshipman97495 жыл бұрын
Fresco Me, not that this video or comment is relevant anymore but if I could put a picture in the comments or something I would.
@michaelthomas-cq9xv7 жыл бұрын
The 9C1 used MORE bolts to bolt the body to the frame,used much thicker front brake pads, the 95,96 9C1 had bigger, stronger ball joints
@Pantherforlife2 жыл бұрын
Your latest video brought me to this one to have more info on the 1996 ss impala which I like also. You call yours a boat I call mines a land yhacht.
@geraldbillingsley51085 жыл бұрын
I'm picking up a 95 SS Impala clone this week. It has a Ls engine with a super charger.This car has the complete interior from a 96 Impla. It is a Beast to drive. Look for it on you tube this spring. I'm only buying it because The General won't be making Impalas any more.
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
Just sold my second 94 SS. The LS should be fun in that.
@alexralston225 жыл бұрын
glad you posted this video. I want one soon
@CALISUPERSPORT7 жыл бұрын
Cool video man. These Impalas had their share of issues but luckily there's a wealth of info on how to fix up and modify them. Mines due for a trans swap now at 115k BTW did ur $200 steering work tighten it up? I got a bit of slack in my steering.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
It helped mine a lot, but didn't fix it 100%. There was slop in my steering box.
@debbieeden16115 жыл бұрын
No problem here with the95 9c1 but yes interior is plastic shit and windows always comes out of the clips. But when you slam the load pedal and it chirps second gear at closes to 50 mph it's worth it.
@masterpenguinn11433 жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting one. 1996 green metallic 17K miles looks cherry. For 25K. What should I look out for?;(
@316Autos3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, at those miles, nothing is really going to be bad. Tires, maybe some hoses.
@warrenrandolph967 жыл бұрын
I remember you said the transmission goes out around 150k miles
@jpp98464 жыл бұрын
"Looks like they lost a fight with Freddy Kruger" 😂
@vdelrio9997 жыл бұрын
I too have a yearning to own a "super sedan" eg 90s Chevy Impala, Buick Road Master, Mercury Marauder, Ford Crown Vic Interceptor, etc ... Chevy SS, Dodge Charger (with stick conversion), and Cadillac ATS V/CTS V are also options.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to get a CTS-V for years, but they've always been out of my price range. I will eventually get one.
@saleendriver6 жыл бұрын
Good review of this car. One time bomb I read about was some thing to do with the rear axle seals. Seems the factory ones didn't have some way for the lub to flow properly....missing holes or something in the seal or gasket. I don't remember exactly. What I do remember is reading that the rear axles and their bearings burn up at about 70K. Fun car to drive though. Just don't take a corner.
@NorceCodine5 жыл бұрын
That was an urban legend only. The real problem will be the 4L60E transmission. It WILL go out at 70-80K miles, and the dealer can't fix it properly. After that the car is crap. Thats why they sell them on ebay before the dreaded 60K miles.
@colinw72053 жыл бұрын
@́ ' Do a google or better yet check impalassforum.com. There was a company that sold T56 manual transmission conversion kits for the B-Body. I think they were called Three Pedals. You could do a 4L80e conversion. Clear Image Automotive used to sell crossmembers for the conversion. But the 4L80e isn't recommended unless you putting out serious HP/TQ like 450+ HP. But usually a good performance transmission shop can rebuild the 4L60e in their sleep with good aftermarket parts from folks like Sonnax. Especially the sunshell.
@stokerboiler3 жыл бұрын
If you like the car overall, do yourself a favor and ditch the LT-1 for am LS engine. I swapped in an LS2 and it goes like crazy and is far more reliable. Also LS parts are very easy to find. The LS fits in easily.
@316Autos3 жыл бұрын
Funny you should mention that. Check my latest videos, I swapped in an LS1 and T56 to a 96 SS.
@michaelthomas-cq9xv7 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of caprice/impala owners replacing the REAR springs with those from a caprice Wagon,wagon springs are lower and wider,they require wagon shocks. There cheap to buy at salvage yards.
@TheNine66 жыл бұрын
I laughed my ass off. I had all the same issues with my 96. Damn windows. Lots of small annoyances, but easy fixes. I fixed it so my secondary fan comes on sooner. It is a car I hate to love. Get a MSD optipark, they are much better at resisting the inevitably water pump leak
@drwombat2 жыл бұрын
Do the 4.3l v8s (5.0?) Have all the head gasket and opti spark issues that the 5.7l have?
@316Autos2 жыл бұрын
The 4.3L does have the same issues as the 5.7L LT1 , just less power. The 5.0L and 5.7L thats found in the pre 94 Caprice/Roadmaster/Fleetwood doesn't have that issue, it's still distributor based, Gen I small block.
@ThaiMex4096 жыл бұрын
Everything pointed out is so true about my car it makes me wanna cry Lmfdo 😂
@adamspitfire3 жыл бұрын
youll like this: i just bought a 1996 impala ss without an lt1at a local store and its BEAUTIFUL the only problem with it is its a hotwheels car
@316Autos3 жыл бұрын
Lol. I too just bought a 96 Impala SS without an LT1 in it...It now has an LS1 and T56 sitting in it and I will be doing wiring, driveshaft, and fuel here pretty quick. Look for the build logs in the coming weeks. Even for a 4400lbs beast, it should be a ripper when I'm done.
@adamspitfire3 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos wait you ls swapped this Impala? I thought this had about 17k miles
@316Autos3 жыл бұрын
@@adamspitfire No no no, I would never hack a 17K mile example. I picked this one up as a roller. It originally had a 383 LT1 and T56, but the engine and trans was pulled. Got 4.56 gears, suspension work, etc.
@adamspitfire3 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos cool I hope you make a video on it
@jamesgalbraith88587 жыл бұрын
I don't know why you are so put off on the LT1 engine. I own 3 LT1 powered GM sedans now, and I have NEVER had an issue with any one of them. They do not leak, they do not run hot at ALL, and they are EASY to work on, as is ANY GM small block....as rouge war stated IF you know what you are doing. Don't know what was going on with your Corvette, but every LT1 I have ever come into contact with (and I have seen a lot of them over the years) were nothing shy of reliable. If you are fortunate enough to own a Roadmaster, Caprice, or Fleetwood that has the coveted tow package, then yes, you do get some of the same suspension upgrades, and performance options that the C91 Caprice's had. My Caprice with the tow package has the bigger front and rear sway bars, big breaks, bigger ball joints, transmission cooler, 3.42 posi (that is where your increased acceleration comes from), 140 amp alternator, mechanical fan with shroud, and a few other odd and ends that the majority of the other cars didn't have (all factory options as verified by the build sticker inside the trunk). The SS Impala and C91 Caprice are the ONLY 2 options in 4 door sedans with the LT1 that were not speed limited to 125 mph. That is why those two came with the Z speed rated tires from the factory because they were capable of achieving 155 MPH. There are several bolt on options to increase horsepower on these engines, while still using the factory ECM. Heads, upgraded throttle body, exhaust, upgraded cam, and a good set of plugs/wires...and you got yourself a motor that will propel these 4200 pound cars down the road with as much horsepower and torque a 2012-2015 Chevy SS has, if not more. The only issue I have with the distributor system is its location under the water pump weep hole. Get it wet, and you might as well throw it away and buy a new one. (complete distributors can now be had for these things for as little as $60 on Amazon) Other than that, it performs well....just make sure to replace your water pump every 60,000 miles, regardless if it needs it or not. Someone said in an earlier post, you have to maintain these cars and keep them in good working order. I suppose that is the key to owning any car. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Sorry, I find these cars (and engines) to be durable, reliable, comfortable, good lookers, and the SS Impala in particular to be a vehicle not only worth owning, but a classic that will only start going up in value. I don't think it is ever going to exceed the value of an Olds 442, or 70 Chevelle SS; however, I believe they are an excellent choice into classic car ownership with a promise of a good return.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
I've had a ton of problems with the LT1 in the Fbody cars and the C4 corvette, but the B body doesn't seem to suffer from the same issues. A lot of the problem comes from heat, and the B body has a larger radiator and a larger engine bay to handle the heat. There are no decent tuners for the LT1 any more, so upgrades are harder to implement.
@kirwankars85976 жыл бұрын
my 1994 Caprice LS LT1 B4U tow package car has a 2.93 rear end just like all B4U cars. Don't know where you're getting your information.
@1995RangeRover6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks!👍
@markfromtexas98106 жыл бұрын
I had two 96 caprices one thing i figured out about the optispark is if you use less than 50% dexcool (100% water in my case) it creates some sort of electrolisis in the water pump which wreaks havoc with the optispark.
@joeschlotthauer8407 жыл бұрын
Just got 96 Impala SS, odometer light INOP, and rear window defroster works for a minute, broken black plastic door pull cups, any sources or known fixes. How difficult for modern LS swap, kit available? Best,
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
I think there is a resistor that fixes the 96 odometer. My door pull cups were broken as well, I use this stuff called Marine Tex, it's a long cure time epoxy, but it's incredibly strong once it dries. LS swap is doable, but there are no kits. You will have to trim the engine cross member a little to clear the oil pan, and then either notch it for the A/C or get a relocation bracket.
@jedite75037 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in hearing your thoughts about the C4 corvette since you brought it up when talking about the LT1. Best looking generation Corvette IMHO
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
I've gone back and forth with myself about doing that review, your comment pushed me over the edge, I am going to shoot it. The ones that I've had were pretty clapped when I got them, so I definitely have some words about it. Look for the review later or tomorrow.
@sketchyphantom70997 жыл бұрын
JC316 look my page
@saleendriver6 жыл бұрын
Also, maybe think about an overview like you do of the SS's competitor of that era.......the Taurus SHO. There were 3 generations in the 89 - 99 time frame. I had a 94 (Gen 2) myself. I would just love to hear what you think of the Gen 3 cars and their issues. Do some research. Even you don't have the dirty word vocabulary to do the Gen 3 motor justice.
@keithevans26067 жыл бұрын
Great review man and spot on! Just did a search on impala ss and found ya...I've Owned a 95 Impala ss dggm and am convinced it's the best year to own, but no obd2 and only 2 02 sensors as the 96 has 4...Ouch! As of now I own a 95 Caprice 9C1-police model with I wonder if you know about the narrower rear end? I threw in what you talked about a t56 6 speed manual with 373 gears and aluminum driveshaft...I'm definitely over 400 ponies and am gonna do a ltcc ignition upgrade to really not have to count on the opti anymore. Must have went through about 20 optisparks over the years. Started rebuilding em myself after 10...I'll definitely sub ya cause you know what you're talkin about. If ya could get a better mic your vids would hear better, but I know wrenchin budgets...lol
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
The 9C1 caprice uses the narrow axle and the Impala SS uses the wider one. Not entirely sure what the reason is behind this.. Nice with the T-56 swap, part of me really wants to do it to mine, but the purist in me says not to. Might have to find a clone one day. I hadn't heard of the LTCC ignition, I always heard about the EFI 24X, which is far more expensive. Going to be getting a new camera with external mic input right after the holidays. I have a bunch of reviews waiting to be shot, but I want to wait for the better camera. Thanks for the sub!
@johndoe-qu2xz7 жыл бұрын
JC316 9c1 had drum brakes on the back, ss had disc. hence the narrower rear end
@thedudeedbtz7 жыл бұрын
Rear Disc Brakes were an option on 9C1, like my '95.
@colinw72053 жыл бұрын
The reason the 9C1 had the narrower rear axle was so the police departments could run snow chains under the fenders in the wintertime.
@therealfrddy5 жыл бұрын
Any opinions, buying my first car, been a dream car of mine, i have the opportunity now, but it has 100k miles, 10k in price good condition no rust from a dealer, carfax checks out with 3 previous owners i live in Chicago wich means am deal with snow and it will be my daily driver? Any suggestions or opinions if i should get one??
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
I had no problems in poor weather conditions with mine. 100K and $10k is just a tick high in my market, I would try to get it around $8500, but if it's really nice, i say go for it. They're great cars.
@therealfrddy5 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos appreciate the input, thanks, i think i am, maybe haggle the price a bit
@manueltroche24054 жыл бұрын
After 150k miles the transmission die 🤔🤔. That's why Japan Cars are better. I love 94-96s Impalas but bad news the Transmission die. I have a Standard Transmission a Mazda B2200 ES5 1987 and I have the same transmission and the same motor only change one time the clutch. The speed meter and the tachometer not work, and the last tachometer have a mark 235000k miles and steel running my pickup and steel look good. I have to invest in the Bodywork. But it's a Little Tonka the old one.
@friscoHub4155 жыл бұрын
I have a 96 impala ss I FUCKING HATE HATE HATE the lt1 also ....it is the weirdest engine Chevy ever made .. Dumb ass optispark bullshit Vacuum hoses like some dreadlocks the biggest nightmare I have ever dealt with.... Saving up For ls2 with bigg ol turbo
@SonnyGTA7 жыл бұрын
funny! I liked this a lot!
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@kwamanepowers10464 жыл бұрын
My 96 caprice windows stopped working, ac stopped blowing, mph stop showing, fans stopped blowing all at the same time!! Has Anybody had this problem? And how do I fix it
@316Autos4 жыл бұрын
My money is on the BCM. That or a major ground wire broke.
@marshalwhitehurst73586 жыл бұрын
I have one for sale,,medical forces sale of my 1996 SS and 1979 911,,,,41,000 miles,,,second set of tires since new,,all original,,,in storage 3 yrs,,,,will sell 15,000
@fvelazquez6595 жыл бұрын
Still have it?
@richardjohnson40655 жыл бұрын
SS impala do you still have Mr whitehurst
@1AEROSOL.1PUFF7 жыл бұрын
well you've blown the lincoln to smiderines, is there a good car out there I can buy ?
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Talking about the Mark VIII that I crushed? I sold the T-bird that it was going into.
@kamranetemad49684 жыл бұрын
Just as all great muscle cars of 80,s and 90,s.gn,and impala got axed just in time to stop the up swing in power in horizon.gran national axed one year early, there was no 88 gn but you could get Monte Carlo in 88 .left over gn eng were put in 89 trans am.cause corvette crybaby owners did not like this.impala got canned just s year before the ls1 showed up.in corvette.portect the plastic crap at all cost.
@JohnDoe-jj8sp6 жыл бұрын
you are absolutely right GM, like to build some shitty car I own 3 impalas.and the door panels piss me off.they will break like nothing just by looking at it.GM should've put a LT1 on LS2 on it.and MANUAL as well.very disappointed on GM.
@scottsatterfield91925 жыл бұрын
Anyone know where the alternator fuse is located? New alternator and new battery but alternator not charging battery. Anyone ideas?
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
There should be a fusible link. It will look like a normal wire, only a little fatter in one spot. Should be a bunch of them near the power distribution box. One of those is probably burnt. Pierce them with a probe, make sure you have 12V on both sides.
@scottsatterfield91925 жыл бұрын
JC316 do you have a picture? Not having any luck
@316Autos5 жыл бұрын
@@scottsatterfield9192 Unfortunately no, I don't have mine any more. They're hard to find even when you know what you're looking for. Might be able to google it.
@chevyhead72747 жыл бұрын
I have a 96 SS n in the summer it runs hot cuz of electric problems lol
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Guessing something to do with the fan? GM was pretty notorious for using too small of wires for the main ground and the main positive. Replacing them with welding cable helps out a lot.
@samueljimenez33816 жыл бұрын
I wired my fans to a tago switch. I flip it on before turning on the car. It runs cool now.
@tonevaldez95684 жыл бұрын
Shit I got a nice 1995 Impala ss dggm for sale 150k on it original wheels original motor original Exaust
@johnbeer52426 жыл бұрын
I got the same sled hammers 😂😭😂😭
@johnbeer52426 жыл бұрын
and I would do the same to a Ford 😂😭😂😭😂
@alexjrtony3507 жыл бұрын
I got a 94 Caprice B4U and it's a beast
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
They are nasty for a big car. Pretty sure that 260HP number is underrated.
@chevyhead72747 жыл бұрын
JC316 I have a 96 Impala I daily drive it n people think I'm crazy cuz I drive it n blizzards and everything lol
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
It's a heck of a lot more stable in slick conditions than the ford panther based cars. With decent tires, I would probably drive it in the snow as well. Well, if I didn't have my 4x4 silverado.
@316Autos3 жыл бұрын
@́ ' That's got to be your tires or how the suspension is set up. I've got one right now with an LS1, manual transmission, and 4.56 gears and it grips fine on wet roads. You're not going to be racing, but I'm not scared of wet roads either.
@316Autos3 жыл бұрын
@́ ' There's a lot of tires in that series, but I am guessing it's their sticky summer tire, which won't do well in cold, wet conditions. As for the suspension comment, I am far from an expert on setting it up, but basically anything you do to stiffen it will increase how quickly the weight transfers, which will affect how it handles in the rain. Combine a LOT of low end torque with a shorter rear end gear, a summer tire, and a performance oriented suspension and you get bad wet weather handling. The tires will be the biggest factor by far.
@Gearsonomics7 жыл бұрын
Impala SS is nothing but a Caprice LTZ/9c1 and from the exterior aside from the obvious they are basically the same.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Yep, but somehow the Impala is so much cooler.
@brandonshipman97497 жыл бұрын
Gearsonomics, What about the original concept car that has a 504 big block. The 9C1 doesn't have that. There was also one that had a 383 404hp.
@Gearsonomics7 жыл бұрын
JC316 probably because they put a heftier price tag on the exact same car and dress it up with some trim and deem it "better" no..., dumbass people been getting sold polished up glass as diamonds for decades lmao
@brandonshipman97497 жыл бұрын
Rick Hendrick bought it, he doesn't seem like too much of a dumbass to me. Lol!
@Gearsonomics7 жыл бұрын
Bran Shipman im speaking specifically about the 94-96 final years of the "real" Impala SS and not these modern day computerized crap, that were a boosted price tag of the 91 'Car of the Year' Caprice and more specifically a 93 9c1/ltz. Cant really speak on the original concept because those obviously went out the window decades ago.
@marlineharrold19375 жыл бұрын
lovely. :)
@ad3567 жыл бұрын
god do you really think the LT1 is that bad? if you take care of them they hold together better then allot of other engines. if i am cruising and there is air flowing through the radiator my LT1 camaro runs cool about 170 consistently. yes GM did program the fans at too high of a temp and i dont know why. sitting in traffic it gets too hot for my liking. 230K on my car no rod bearing or head gasket failure. the dexcool, long gone from my car i dont trust that crap at all. overall i dont think its a bad engine if you understand it some. yes opti-spark is crap. for fuck sake GM could have used a waste spark ignition like a 3800 from the same time period. it would have been much much better. who ever engineered the opti should have been shot and then who ever thought they should mount the damn thing behind the water pump should be tortured to death.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
If you've worked on as many LT1's as I have, you'd have the same opinion. The most destroyed head gasket that I've ever seen came off from an LT1.
@ad3567 жыл бұрын
please explain why i dont seem to have that problem? better maintenance? do i not beat the snot out of my car? i will tell you that i never overheat it. the old 2.2 cavalier engine while a good engine, i have done a few of those head gaskets. never had a problem with the LT1, of course i dont know if someone else did. i have driven this car 30K miles so far no MAJOR problems. it might help my car's cause that 80% of my driving is done on back country roads so the car is almost always moving. im not driving stop and go much so the car never really gets hot often. things i had to replace: -complete ignition including opti, wires, plugs, icm, and coil -every bushing in the suspension was toast. front control arm bushings were beyond bad. just bought a energy suspension kit and did it all -shocks/struts -drivers side window switch. siliconed that shit back together. that switch bezel popping out, i had enough of that -motor mounts toast, replaced with poly inserts a fun job but permanent repair. not to expensive either -brakes and rotors front and back but this is to be expected -intake gasket oil leak. rear leaked so bad where the block meets the intake (rtv seal) everytime you shut the engine off your would get a cloud of smoke as the oil burned off on the hot exhaust -valve cover gasket -fuel pump -rear hatch electric release no major problems just a bunch of little annoying shit that is pretty much expected on a car that's 21 years old, has 200K miles on it, and has had obvious neglect. rockauto is my friend, to hell with retail. the car has been reliable for quite some time now. i could put in the key in it and drive it to california and not think twice about it. this car is daily driven all summer long
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Maintenance and luck. My Impala hasn't given me any problems yet either, but I've been burned on Fbodies and Corvettes.
@ad3567 жыл бұрын
perhaps the cars you had the bad luck of buying were abused and trashed examples. were any of them still running dexcool because that stuff is known shit. i always thought my LT1 runs cooler then my L05 in my 89 camaro did. yes i know the camaro never came with an L05, i put it in there along with better heads, bored throttle body, and a better cam, larger injectors, different fuel pump, and different ECM prom. anyways i also like the dry intake. there is ZERO risk of transferring coolant into the oil via the intake, like physically impossible. when i had to replace the intake (oil leak) and i did not have to remove the coolant, i liked that. i really dont like draining antifreeze its a pain in the ass. there is also the redundancy the system offers. we bought know its driven from the back with a couple. if the accesory drive belt fails the LT1 will not overheat. you can literally drive it till its out of battery power and limp home. good luck doing that with ANY other car.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
My corvette was high miles, but well cared for. The 97 Formula was low miles and damned near perfect. The others, yeah kind of piles.
@alienfiend97934 жыл бұрын
Dude I'm looking into a 95 with 160,000 miles should I be worried? 😢
@316Autos4 жыл бұрын
Don't be worried. They're really good cars that are easy to fix when they do break. If the price is right, go for it.
@alienfiend97934 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos I just found one 96,000 that's salvage title due to a side fender hit, Has an air leak, and needs brake service all around, Guy wants $5,500, I test drived it and it runs pretty good, He also mentioned that at random time the car feels like it's losing power so he has to gas it up a couple of times to get it or keep it from turning off, Is this a serious issue or better yet is it an expensive issue?
@316Autos4 жыл бұрын
@@alienfiend9793 I'd run from it. Over priced, salvage title, A/C, brakes, and random power issues. By the time you get everything fixed, you'll be at $7k and could have got a nicer one. The power issue is probably opti spark or mass air acting up.
@alienfiend97934 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos Damn bro Thanks! I was leaning towards the odometer with them 95,000 miles but never mind! 😤 Tomorrow I'll see the 160,000 mile one which looks Hella good at $7,000 so hopefully 🙏 Thanks you very much bro and keep up these great videos!! 👌💯
@alienfiend97934 жыл бұрын
@@316Autos Also did I mention it has no check engine light on 🤔💡
@warrenrandolph967 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to buy a 96 Chevy Impala SS as my first car. are they're any pointers someone can give me...
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Basically check for WX3 in the RPO codes. It will be on the inside of the trunk lid. It can also be seen through the fender and hood hinge on the passenger side. Check for oil leaks and make sure that the engine isn't missing or smoking. Beyond that, they are damned good cars.
@marshalwhitehurst73586 жыл бұрын
I have one for sale,,,96 SS,,41 thousand miles,,second set of tires since new,,,,org exhaust,,,,Black Cherrie,,,,in storage 3 yrs,,medical forces sale,,Love this car,,, Bought 8 yrs ago,, 3212592230,,,,,15,000 bucks
@frankmiles90163 жыл бұрын
@@marshalwhitehurst7358 you still have your car ?
@studdaman4206 жыл бұрын
Should have got a '96
@316Autos6 жыл бұрын
Got a 96, it's a garage queen with 17K miles.
@studdaman4206 жыл бұрын
JC316 Sweet🤘😎👍
@beliveonme49067 жыл бұрын
nice vid keep it up
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Will do. Have a special two part episode coming up. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
@sketchyphantom70997 жыл бұрын
Look at my page
@warrenrandolph967 жыл бұрын
is this car easy to find parts for
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
Drivetrain parts are easy to find. Impala specific stuff is harder.
@integrafreak17 жыл бұрын
hilarious
@icecreamfromhell6667 жыл бұрын
4:51
@rabl34427 жыл бұрын
lol
@starxlr78637 жыл бұрын
Well you got one thing right as these cars are very UGLY looking!! Even my parents can't stand the looks of these cars or the other similar looking cars of the 90's era. The may be big on the inside, nice ride and have a lot of power but these were pretty outdated even when they were new. There were plenty of other family 4 door luxury cars that were sportier, better looking and just as powerful than these.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
I love the looks of the Impala, but I disliked the Caprice. True that they didn't have the latest technology of the times, but the mechanic in me says there is less stuff to break. I've worked on the BMW, cadiilac, and Lexus cars from this era and most of them are electrical nightmares now, especially the HVAC stuff. Part of me is a minimalist, I like the simplicity of the car... Then my shirt rides up and my back touches cold leather I want my damned heated seats.
@starxlr78637 жыл бұрын
JC316 Honestly its the same car and neither one is good looking to me. They just made the impala edition just a little more sporty looking but just made it more odd and terrible. At the time it came out it was very outdated and old. But even you took notice at how cheaply made the car is. Much of the car is plastic and cheap made materials right down to the leather used inside. Being a minimalist is not a bad thing at all, but it is nice to have those countless options like heated memory seats and automatic door locks and auto dimming rear view mirrors. I know that feeling every time i get inside either my 00 STS or 05 Deville. And with likely most of the newer cars with the options and big engines, its just something that we need to learn and deal with when something needs serviced or repaired. The oldest car that I currently have is a 1961 Cadillac Fleetwood. Its a very simple car to work on and yet very advanced in the options that it has. It really puts these big ugly Caprice, Impala and Fleetwood cars to shame and not to mention both quality and style.
@316Autos7 жыл бұрын
The Impala Style is definitely a love it or hate it affair. The material quality is no joke, I just picked up a 17K mile 96 SS and the plastic creaks as bad as my 94. I've never been a fan of replacing cable driven stuff with electronic stuff, but it's the price that you pay. My parents have a 1957 Coupe Deville, and yeah those cars were incredible. I have a 69 Buick Lesabre convertible and underneath it's skin, it's basically the Impala SS.
@starxlr78637 жыл бұрын
JC316 Yeah I guess I'm in the hate group for these cars here. Just don't like the body style at all. I think GM had some much better and nicer family sedans at the time all better than this. Nice you have a 69 Buick convertible. I just recently sold a 1969 Cadillac Deville convertible myself. I enjoy the 61 Cadillac a lot more myself as does my family. The body's themselves were shared among several GM models which is why underneath it was the exact same as the Chevy Impala. The body's were built at the Fisher plant and then dispersed to the various GM plants. It's pretty neat how it was when Fisher was still around.
@kirwankars85976 жыл бұрын
there was actually no comparison for american V8 sedans on power in the 90s. The Caprice Impala Roadmaster Fleetwood, had way more power than Ford.