Which Ls1 Car Should I Get
05-20-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 02_LS1
Am I the only one that does not understand him??
05-20-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bmxer8699
imo an rx7 is a DD beater.. not an Ls1
i defer, im saying a nice FD=WS6, but thats just because i come from the whole "import" thing, dont get me wrong id MUCH rather have a ws6 than a rx-7 for the simple fact that rotary's arent known to last..
05-20-2007, 04:51 PM
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yea cuz the rotary isnt a good daily unless its n/a or stock, i have an 86 fc that im going build first and a 84 fb that im build later, well im going for a ws6 or vette most likey the vette.
05-20-2007, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG
The C5 vette and fbodies are low 13 second cars stock, and a C5 Z06 is capable of low 12s.
A stock C5 Z06 is capable of 11's in stock form with a good driver in the right conditions.
05-20-2007, 07:52 PM
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Regular vette is around 3250 while z06 and Fixed Roof Coupe (no removable top like z06) are about 150lb lighter.. SS, Ws6 are around 3450 coupe a hundred or so more for vette of course these are without gas or people..
Just get something year 2k or better preferably 01 or better..
But i have a feeling after you buy it its not going to be youre "beater" anymore.
If you want low price, get a z28 and put an SS hood on it or something. Same car.
Just get something year 2k or better preferably 01 or better..
But i have a feeling after you buy it its not going to be youre "beater" anymore.
If you want low price, get a z28 and put an SS hood on it or something. Same car.
05-20-2007, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthZ06
A stock C5 Z06 is capable of 11's in stock form with a good driver in the right conditions.
and also vettes are capable of mid-upper twelves like 12.7 12.8ish.. the vette a4s are low 13 second cars...
while 6speed f bodys are capable of high twelves but most will fall 13.1-13.4 with A4s coming between 13.3 and 13.7..
of course this is general, and with many variables.
05-22-2007, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bmxer8699
imo an rx7 is a DD beater.. not an Ls1
Thats just completely pointless. Funny how a 5.7L V8 gets better fuel ecomy than a 1.1L rotary though
05-23-2007, 11:17 AM
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I say go for a Z
there's noting funnier then pulling up next to a vette or ws.6 or SS and have them look at you like oh you're just in a Z28 then you run hard on them
I wanted the less expencive ls1 car so I could spend more on mods
good luck
there's noting funnier then pulling up next to a vette or ws.6 or SS and have them look at you like oh you're just in a Z28 then you run hard on them
I wanted the less expencive ls1 car so I could spend more on mods
good luck
05-24-2007, 09:02 AM
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i think you just have to try both the F body and the camaro.. i hafe owned both, and they are diffirent things, in my opinion the vette is much more pure sportcar, more of a sunday driver and toy while the F body can be used as a car..
05-24-2007, 09:47 AM
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Well first off. The corvette c5 will make the same power as a WS6, SS, Z28, Formula, Trans Am, pre-05 GTO etc... The corvette c5 zo6 will make around 350rwhp. The other's mentioned will make around 310rwhp. The post-05 GTO's (ls2) made around the same as the zo6. This of course is in stock form. Now weight, really the big difference between each.
For those who doubt the fact that an ls1 is an ls1 no matter what car it's in can take a look at this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...oofofpower.jpg
Starting with the heaviest
04-06 GTO - 3725lbs
98-02Conv. Trans Am - 3625lbs
98-02 Trans Am - 3500lbs
98-02 Formula - 3450lbs
98-02 Conv. Camaro Z28 - 3575lbs
98-02 Camaro Z28 - 3450lbs
97-04 Conv. Corvette - 3200lbs
97-04 Corvette - 3200lbs
97-04 Z06 Corvette - 3100lbs
05-07 Conv. Corvette - 3200lbs
05-07 Corvette - 3175lbs
07 Z06 Corvette - 3125lbs
(These are estimates taken from autotraders research part of their website, weights may be off, but I would say they are good estimates)
Keep in mind that corvettes are much more expensive than an F-body. So if you want a "beater" as you call it, I'd skip the vettes.
Given weight and power I'm sure you can make an informed decision on what would best suit your needs or is faster.
For those who doubt the fact that an ls1 is an ls1 no matter what car it's in can take a look at this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...oofofpower.jpg
Starting with the heaviest
04-06 GTO - 3725lbs
98-02Conv. Trans Am - 3625lbs
98-02 Trans Am - 3500lbs
98-02 Formula - 3450lbs
98-02 Conv. Camaro Z28 - 3575lbs
98-02 Camaro Z28 - 3450lbs
97-04 Conv. Corvette - 3200lbs
97-04 Corvette - 3200lbs
97-04 Z06 Corvette - 3100lbs
05-07 Conv. Corvette - 3200lbs
05-07 Corvette - 3175lbs
07 Z06 Corvette - 3125lbs
(These are estimates taken from autotraders research part of their website, weights may be off, but I would say they are good estimates)
Keep in mind that corvettes are much more expensive than an F-body. So if you want a "beater" as you call it, I'd skip the vettes.
Given weight and power I'm sure you can make an informed decision on what would best suit your needs or is faster.
05-24-2007, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Thule
i think you just have to try both the F body and the camaro.. i hafe owned both, and they are diffirent things, in my opinion the vette is much more pure sportcar, more of a sunday driver and toy while the F body can be used as a car..
The camaro/firebird is an f-body.