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?
Posted by 30thAnnivSS (Member # 2046) on :
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?
Posted by Bad XXX (Member # 2002) on :
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.
Posted by BadRag (Member # 1566) on :
Get an LT1 and do the LT4 conversion kit. Just my .02
BadRag
Posted by Bonequark (Member # 1923) on :
Badrag....did you do the LT4 conversion?
-Bone
PS By the way, how does the loudmouth sound? You had the 2OTL before that, correct?
Posted by Dave2002SS (Member # 1912) on :
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.
Posted by HM Murdock (Member # 728) on :
LT4 with a big cam and longtubes. Even running like hell it still runs and sounds like a damn NASCAR car.
Posted by Derek C (Member # 125) on :
Get an LS1 then give it a 6 liter iron block.
Posted by Scott Chab (Member # 174) on :
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 ]
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