i'm a little biased but so is everyone else since you are posting in the LT1 section durr. i'm voting ls1 not gonna get into a big arguement about the engine good points are made on both sides, but a big thing is they just flat out look 200x better to me. and with that said, i'm out of the lt1 section before i get bashed on.

 

Obviously the LT1 is well worth modding, just like any small-block. It all depends on what you like, and how much you have to spend.

LT1

Pros: Tons of low torque, can handle spray stock, cheap 2 buy and mod, sleeper factor.

Cons: Optispark, interior, older technology (not bad, but some prefer newer stuff)

Some prefer the look of the LT1's and some prefer the LS1's, I personally like both. But plan on selling my Z before I go to college, and getting a 98-02 SS, probably when I get out. Mainly because I love the way the LS1's look, and I want a newer car with lower mileage. But I might just pay my car off, do some basic mods, and have no car-payment during college which could make up for gas mileage lost when I'm in school. But there is also the chance my LT1 will have some problems, which will be hard to overcome on a tight budget.

Overall the LT1 is well worth modding, it all depends on what you like and what you want to spend, with the same amount of money spent the LS1 is usually faster due to design and technology, but any motor can be fast and reliable.

 

That's not entirely accurate. the fastest LS1 based car has gone 6.90's. It's irrelevant anyway as these cars are for the most part purpose built race cars (the 6.90 car definately (full tube frame ex pro street chassis), Ricks car I'd still drive to the grocery store ). The LS1 engine case can be built stronger but has the weakness of 4 head bolts per cylinder which was exposed on the 6.90 motor. The LT1 has better sealing abilitites but the block isn't as strong. It's a toss up for ultimate power.

For the street enthusiast they both can be made to go just as fast. Power is made via airflow and fuel combined with spark and the LS1 does a much better job in factory form thanks to the 15* head design that flows considerably more than the LT1's 23* head. The lS1 will respond better to bolt-ons because of this increased capacity for airflow. When the playing field becomes even with equal heads, the LT1 will run just as good. Look at the LT1 in my sig. It just costs more to get those good flowing heads (i.e. 330+ cfm) for the LT1.

 

Everyone obviously has their opinion. I like the LT1, the parts are cheaper, the Block is Cast Iron, not Aluminum, it has a higher Compression ratio, and the bigger bore has a nice deep roar. My LT1 setup is kickin the crap out of the LS1's around here, even the Vettes.....

 

this is pretty beat to death so Im just going to say yes its worth modding an LT1 and IMO the LT1 nose is WAY sexier than an LS1 nose and so is the sound =)

 

Yep. Agree 100%. :winK:

I'll be taking my '94 back to the track soon to get my 10.9x timeslip... NA by the way.

 

FL HWY ptrl has ls1 cras!

everyone missed he HAS a lt1 car. Yes they are well worth modding. If it's paid for even more so, frees up mod money!

 

This thread sickens me.

 

The LS1 has a few better features over a LT1, but anyone who really modds their cars, know's that after those parts have been replaced, everything is equal. I have a 97 Z28, has some mods and is decently fast. Is fast as my old mustang was but my mustang had a lot more done to it.

 

I agree, my 94 mustang had every bolt on you can think of including cam, intake, heads, gears, LT, etc,etc.

This stock LT1 would smoke it hands down.

 

its not in question which is better, YES the LT1 is worth modding..



the LS1 is overrated.PERIOD.

 

I vote also, I cant belive this guy really things LT1s are that slow wow. He owns one! Geuss what your going to Test drive a LS1 and say it pulls some what harder but really isnt worth selling my car for.

Because I thought the same way a few years ago until I got my hands on a Ls1 and really beat the hell outta it. Honesty not worth selling and getting, but if you find one for a cheap price then pick it up.


LT1 is a Mean motor, I was on HondaTech and somone said how could you not beat a LT1 they are very slow. I wanted to hit my screen, LS1 peole gave LT1s this Sterotype

 

I care less about stero types and all that , talk to me at the track and my ET's will do my talking. They both are fast when modded period, if you have the $ to do the lt1 heads then your good!

 

amen brother

 

If you have the money get an LS1.

I have owned 3 lt1's and 1 LS1 and im telling you the LS1 can be made fast as h-e-11 so ezzz that it isnt funny.
I had a bone stock 99 run a 13.2@108 and I put a lid and catback on it and I was trapping 109 and easily running 13.0's on street tires. At the same time I was racing 03 Cobra's at the track as well as cammed LT1's and wasnt having a problem staying with them at all.

Well I just sold the LS1 to a good friend trying to cut some cost becasue Im expecting my 3rd child and he took it to the track and was busting out 12.1@119 on street tires,medium cam,Stock heads..na, 3:73's in a six speed and a couple off small bolt ons. We just watched him run a 11.8 a few days ago with less the 2k in parts that I put on the car.

I got a great deal on a 97 TA so im back in an LT1 and im thinking about selling it becasue I cant stand the HP difference.

Make no mistake the LT1 is still a nice car and worth building if you can get a good deal on one.

 

I am really suprised to see this. The LT1's are looked down on from LS1 guys? Got to be kidding me...

 

Which car was this?

 

 

anyone who says that LT1's arent worth it..come take a ride in my car..ill change your mind...LSx's are more tech. advanced..but it doesnt mean you cant make these cars(ltx) fast as hell...ill **** on any bolt on LSx or fairly modded one..however..theres modded LSx's that will beat mine..and LTx's that will beat theirs..it goes on...if your looking to spend alot less money...and still have a very fast car LTx(lt1 or lt4) is the way to go..im broke as f*ck and I have an 11 second car on motor. so...yeah...ok im done

 

Ahh the LT1...

The thirdgen of the fourth gen world.