You guys think LS1s are starting to get old...
01-30-2007 | 05:13 PM
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think about it, not many platforms are as flexible as the LS-platform, i mean, i have an '02, LS1 motor (241 heads) but has a LS6 intake manifold and i just ordered the LS7 clutch, it doesn't get more flexible than that, LS forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
01-30-2007 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Revelation Z28
the LT1 isnt even old yet. how could the LS1 be old?
Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
The LT1 is almost 50.
01-30-2007 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Posi12Bolt
look at the SBC... was the best platform out for a very long time... the LSx is just an updated SBC (small block chevy)
01-30-2007 | 05:51 PM
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Oy, the point is, the LT1 is basically just a vamp'ed up LT-1. Better fuel/air induction and engine management stuff. Heck, the LT1 heads flow almost the same as old camel-hump heads. Point is, the LT1 also came with iron heads and in that respect IMHO is not that far removed from the LT-1 engines. The LS1 is a TRUE departure.
01-30-2007 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Oy, the point is, the LT1 is basically just a vamp'ed up LT-1. Better fuel/air induction and engine management stuff. Heck, the LT1 heads flow almost the same as old camel-hump heads. Point is, the LT1 also came with iron heads and in that respect IMHO is not that far removed from the LT-1 engines. The LS1 is a TRUE departure.
Gen I and Gen II are similar but not the same. Specifically the reverse flow heads.
Gen III was the big change yes.
But where would you put the LT5? DOHC. It was waaay before the LS1.
01-30-2007 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Oy, the point is, the LT1 is basically just a vamp'ed up LT-1. Better fuel/air induction and engine management stuff. Heck, the LT1 heads flow almost the same as old camel-hump heads. Point is, the LT1 also came with iron heads and in that respect IMHO is not that far removed from the LT-1 engines. The LS1 is a TRUE departure.
01-30-2007 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin00SS
There aren't very many LT1 parts that will interchange with LT-1.
Gen I and Gen II are similar but not the same. Specifically the reverse flow heads.
Gen III was the big change yes.
But where would you put the LT5? DOHC. It was waaay before the LS1.
Gen I and Gen II are similar but not the same. Specifically the reverse flow heads.
Gen III was the big change yes.
But where would you put the LT5? DOHC. It was waaay before the LS1.
YES--The change was the LSX PLATFORM...NOT the Modern LT-1.
01-30-2007 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Just Floor It
How long you guys think theyll still be around for?
01-30-2007 | 06:23 PM
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there are a couple of local guys that have 10 sec s-10's and would love to upgrade from their gen2 small blocks to an lsx but they think the parts are to expensive and they are waiting to see is prices drop.... that doesnt sound like they have forgotten them of think of them as being outdated...just cheap bastards
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01-30-2007 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
As someone allready said... they'll be around as long as we're producing and consuming gasoline. How knows how much longer that will be.
01-30-2007 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
I agree the LS1 is a fantastic motor and I'm very fond of it, but you bias to Chevy is clouding your judgement and reasoning.
There are many other types of engine that have the ability to produce a lot more HP than any Lsx engine.
However for the money and availability it is very hard to beat.
And while the 4.6 DOHC may be big and cumbersome it has the ability to run the LS1 very close in terms of total HP. It's only the Ls1's displacement advatage that allows it victory.
There are many other types of engine that have the ability to produce a lot more HP than any Lsx engine.
However for the money and availability it is very hard to beat.
And while the 4.6 DOHC may be big and cumbersome it has the ability to run the LS1 very close in terms of total HP. It's only the Ls1's displacement advatage that allows it victory.
01-30-2007 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kdstang
I'm not totally Chevy biased, I'm very fond of my 03 snake. But I recognize how traditional yet advanced the LSX series is, for all its simplicity, it is amazing in potential.
01-30-2007 | 07:41 PM
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Dont listen to these guys, its all a big conspiracy theory. Once you buy one we are all getting out of the game. Sites shutting down and were all selling our cars. jk lol I recommend you buy one and never look back. 300+ hp and near 30mpg highway... how can you go wrong.
01-30-2007 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SleeperZzZ28
Dont listen to these guys, its all a big conspiracy theory. Once you buy one we are all getting out of the game. Sites shutting down and were all selling our cars. jk lol I recommend you buy one and never look back. 300+ hp and near 30mpg highway... how can you go wrong.
lol