posted 27 August, 2003 02:25 AM
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?
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posted 27 August, 2003 05:49 AM
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?
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posted 27 August, 2003 08:08 PM
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.
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posted 28 August, 2003 10:29 AM
Badrag....did you do the LT4 conversion?
-Bone
PS By the way, how does the loudmouth sound? You had the 2OTL before that, correct?
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posted 04 September, 2003 03:30 PM
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.
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posted 25 September, 2003 09:50 AM
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.
posted 25 September, 2003 06:01 PM
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.
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