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Old 01-14-2006, 04:56 PM
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I am in a dilemma, I have had my eye set on a 98 Z28 with the LS1 in it for 7800, but today i found a 94 Z28 with the LT1 that i could get for a lil less than 5 grand. The 98 has about 74k while the 94 has 79k on it. The rest is the same with both, autos not t-tops ect. Now I dont know what to do. Should i take out a big loan for the 98 or take out like a grand for the 94. What im tryin to get at is, is the LT1 worth saving the couple grand. Can i get the power im looking for out of one of those
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Pick the body style you like the most, they both go fast.

Though I did hear that the LS1 is easier to work on, and that the LT1 is a bit complicated for a newbie.

Otherwise I heard that the '94 has a bunch of quasi half this half that stuff because of OBII requirements. The LS1 is probably the way to go for power in the end though.

Hell the LS1 is obsolete due to the LS2 that is out, the LT1 is practically an old man. Not to mention rust problems since it is probably a car that was stored outside.
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Either one is better than a Mustang.
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If you like the style of the front clip or interior better on one or the other, than get the one you like best.

But if you like the appearance equal on the '94 vs the '98, I'd say get the LS1. Don't get me wrong, the LT1s are cool too, but for only a few grand more I think the LS1 is worth it.
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for only a couple grand more i would get the ls1
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Go with the LS1, you wont regret it.

Also, hardtop LS1's are more rare than hardtop LT1's (I'm pretty sure)
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Originally Posted by Genesis_26317
Hell the LS1 is obsolete due to the LS2 that is out, the LT1 is practically an old man. Not to mention rust problems since it is probably a car that was stored outside.
The LS1 is not obsolete, try getting a LS2 for near the same price.
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Originally Posted by Ell Ess Won
The LS1 is not obsolete, try getting a LS2 for near the same price.
Coming from some one who has owned a few of each.... Spend the money on the LS1..... it will be $$$$ well spent!
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If your budget allows, go with the LS1 car.
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I vote for the LS1.
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this is gonna be a long thread........I vote for LT1
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Originally Posted by TNMuscle
this is gonna be a long thread........I vote for LT1
Yup, there has been a few of these before.... Long after he has bought his car, people will still be posting up which he should buy and why
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Lt1 < Ls1.
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Get the LT1 and you'll spend that couple extra $$$ you saved just trying to mod it to keep up with a LS1!!

Go with the LS1.
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Get the LT1 if you like to change out Optisparks often.

Get the LS1 if you'd like to have more power, easier to work on, and get better results from bolt ons.


LS1 > LT1

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might i be different and suggest you get an ls1?
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I'd get the 98!
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Best possibile solution, get both.
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I <3 LT1's. Not to mention they sound a heck of alot better than the ellis juan.


That has to count for something right?
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Originally Posted by LukePhillips
I <3 LT1's. Not to mention they sound a heck of alot better than the ellis juan.


That has to count for something right?

Sure if it's a concert! ... u know what I'm gonna vote for - if you can do it without straining yourself, get the LS1.



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