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Author Topic: LT1 or LS1? Silencer Nate New Member Member # 2071 posted                    I'm curious to know which engine is better from a performance stand...LT1 or the LS1. I'm looking to buy an 98-02 SS and have the money to buy the best. Therefore, what engine/year is best on the streets? Posts: 1 | From: Chico, CA | Registered: Aug 2003  |  IP: Logged 30thAnnivSS New Member Member # 2046 posted                       Based on the model year f-body’s you're looking at it'll be an easy choice = LS1 (98-02). All f-body’s for those years listed have the LS1, which makes me question your intentions for the post? Posts: 21 | From: Charlotte, NC | Registered: Aug 2003  |  IP: Logged Bad XXX New Member Member # 2002 posted                    Nate, I've had 2 of both. The verdict: if you want a really fast car that responds well to mods, sounds like crap (unless you do extraordinary things to the exhaust), and wants it's A/F ratio adjusted everytime you touch the motor, get an LS1. If you want a car that has an exhaust note to die for, no matter what you do to the exhaust, needs a cam & headers especially, has a leaky intake, has an easy to program PCM, get an LT1, better yet, an LT4, to me, the best small block ever built. Posts: 18 | From: Castaic So Cal | Registered: Aug 2003  |  IP: Logged BadRag 2nd Gear Member # 1566 posted                       Get an LT1 and do the LT4 conversion kit. Just my .02 BadRag Posts: 468 | From: Ventura,Ca. | Registered: Jun 2002  |  IP: Logged Bonequark 1st Gear Member # 1923 posted                    Badrag....did you do the LT4 conversion? -Bone PS By the way, how does the loudmouth sound? You had the 2OTL before that, correct? Posts: 33 | From: Manchester, NH | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged Dave2002SS 1st Gear Member # 1912 posted                    As for the best engine, it is a "house divided". Many people love their LT1 and many love their LS1. Take a ride in an LT1 powered car and then in an LS1 powered car and you chose which one you like better. As for me, I would never trade my LS1 for an LT1 but I do respect the performance that an LT1 produces. If you look at stock for stock 1/4 times you'll usually see the LS1 performing better. It all depends what you plan to do to the car. Posts: 34 | From: Chicago | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged HM Murdock Forum Moderator Member # 728 posted                       LT4 with a big cam and longtubes. Even running like hell it still runs and sounds like a damn NASCAR car. -------------------- 1999 Trans Am - Pewter, A4, 3.23's Stock for now Posts: 471 | From: Justin, in the Great State, Texas | Registered: Sep 2000  |  IP: Logged Derek C Forum Moderator Member # 125 posted                       Get an LS1 then give it a 6 liter iron block. -------------------- Derek C 2002 Camaro SS #2609 Front end change, gutted cats, bullet muffler off stock y-pipe, O2 simms, ported throttle body, LS1 intake, GM 3.73 rear gears w/MAC cover, A/C delete, radio delete, rear seat delete, front bumper support delete, Had ebony leather interior-traded the seats only for neutral leather for a neutral on all black look. Member of Worldwide Camaro Association 2002 Camaro SS #2609 My Old 2000 Z's Web Page My photography skills Posts: 1218 | From: DFW, TX, USA | Registered: Feb 2000  |  IP: Logged Scott Chab Ban my sorry @$$ Member # 174 posted                       I haven't seen too many bolt-on LT1 cars running in the 12s but it seems like it's not too difficult for an LS1 car. But then again, I'm a little prejudice towards LT1s for obvious reasons. [ 26. September 2003, 02:27 PM: Message edited by: Scott Chab ] -------------------- Scott "Chab" Ciabattoni '94 Hawk #110 of 500 Arrest Me Red hardtop M6 SLP 2OTL catback SLP suspension 396 stroker and a few other odds and ends http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/8450/ChabsPlace/Homex.html Posts: 1762 | From: Wilmington, DE, USA | Registered: Feb 2000  |  IP: Logged

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