slp_z28

threads like this are why I sold my LT1 and bought an LS1.

caseypryan

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yup it's a lost cause

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

I just did it cause there is more of an aftermarket..I was originally going to do an LS1 346..but I got talked out of that and into the Ironblock.

firehawk238

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i pass through memphis all the time going between GA and OK, and have always wondered where the street cars hang out at, but never really see many. i come through on US 78 and then head out on I40 west, or same roads in reverse when coming back. wouldnt mind checking out the street scene there sometime when passing through though.

nickp

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doubt that. i wish you lived around ohio. lost cause? your **** is basically STOCK. even with long tubes you aint ****!! lol

Puck

iTrader: (17)

I thought people sold LT1s and got LS1s cuz they didn't know how to work on them .

z_speedfreak

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a lost cause for lost causes for sure..

pillarpod

no no no, they just couldn't handle the power of the LT

Drew24

Haha you wont be saying that if and when i rebuild the motor

89BANDIT

Forget saying LS1 vs LT1 crap... Any F-body with a SBC can beat any SBC or GEN2 or GEN3.. And so on. Its all about how its setup and / or modded.
And i agree, 1st thing get a decent converter in there. With the 4:11's and a future H/C upgrade got 33-3400.
And remeber stockish LS1's live up top for the most part, So if youre mainly running around on the streets You should not have any problems taking down any stockish LS1's. Again, IMO street racing start from a stop and go to about an 1/8th mile, Usually anyways..
I kill LS1's in a small cube SBC with boost, stall, gears, and hooking.

Johnny-LT1-runner

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You forgot the GEN IV engines. Or are they the "new LS1" and can't be beat?

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Not much difference between a Gen III and a Gen IV..pretty much just the PCM/operating setup.

I can run a Gen IV Engine with my current PCM..a main difference is just a couple of relocated Sensors.

caseypryan

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Hahah I was just giving him a hard time but as soon as I get 315 radials like him it really won't even be a race. After I got traction I blew right past him. I'm modding my car at the same pace he is so therefore its a lost cause and you're right it is Stock which makes it even more sad

Drew24

Haha now im sad . But just wait till cam and heads and we'll be seeing who will own who

caseypryan

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Haha yeah maybe then you'll have a chance but by then I'll already have full exhaust intake and a cam.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Ya the LS Engines respond to mods quite well..simple things go a long way..it's kinda impressive.

-PEPE-

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sold PEPE two years ago and happily thought I'd seen the last of the LT vs LS threads then...just wow

ZONES89RS

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The LT1 is a middle child, it can be a decent engine, but they are the worst to work on in my professional opinion, LOL.

DEATH TO THE OPTI!!!

Drew24

its not that bad i mean takes about 2 hours to change. But thats a good reason to have a nice cold beer after yelling and swearing at your car

z_speedfreak

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it wouldn't be so bad to work on if they were in a larger/less cramped engine bay, and don't knock the opti! mine is over 15 years old w/ nearly 100k miles on it w/ no problems what so ever, what other distributor lasts that long?? the only bad thing about the opti is its location!
long live the opti!