i know that the ls1 makes more power but i am looking to sell the blazer and spray my next car- i have found some low mileage 4.6L mustang GT's but i found out that the stock motor can only handle 400hp

i would like an ls1 but they are out of my price range- so i got some questions about the lt1

1.)How much horsepower can a stock LT1 block handle?
2.)What is there stock 1/4 mile time
3.)Do they have a 4l60e if its an a/t what do they have if its a m/t
4.)Can they handle some abuse?
5.)Are they easily upgraded

 

Check out the LT1 section of LS1tech.

 

What is your price range? I've seen some 98s going really cheap. You really can't go wrong with either...but if you can't afford many mods, the LS1 is going to be faster.

 

my price range is 13k thats it

 

There are plenty of LS1s around for under 13k.

 

yeah, I got mine for 9000 two years ago, be patient and wait for spring to come around, then you will see the f-bodies come out in numbers.

Josh

 

You could easily get into an ls1 for that.

I bet you could find an ls1 for 8k.

 

You could get a real clean LS1 for that price. Look around bro.

 

1.)How much horsepower can a stock LT1 block handle?
A lot more than the stock ls1 block, A LOT, Iron vs. Allum
2.)What is there stock 1/4 mile time
14 flat with a 2 sec or so sixty, with a set of DR's, a good launch, you can see 13.8's or better.
3.)Do they have a 4l60e if its an a/t what do they have if its a m/t
The 93's had a 4l60, the 94-97 had the 4l60-e, the manual tranny is at t-56, cable clutch vs hydrolic, Borg Warner I believe..
4.)Can they handle some abuse?
Yes.
5.)Are they easily upgraded
Sure.

 

i would disagree with that.. Matt Harlan ran low 8s on a stock LS1 block.

 

Thats impressive, not gonna lie, but I still would have to say that hte block on a LT1 is gonna be stronger, its a iron block...

How wrong am I?

 

LS1s are a better all around motor, No ifs ands or buts. I own an LT1 and i love it to death, but an ls1 would be sick. 93's Tranny, 700r4 or 4l60.

 

if you pay $13k for an LT1 and its not a vette, you've been had

 

well i went on auto trader and all the ls1s for 13k excpet for one are 70k miles + but i did find a 55k LS1 4l60e convertable for 12.5k but i have to sell the blazer first- thanks for the info guys-

 

6 bolt mains (LSX) vs. 2 bolt (f-body LT1) for starters. Deep skirt block design (LSX) vs. older SBC design (LT1). Aluminium isn't as weak as you think it is.

 

There's some Impy SSs out there in that price range.

Comparing the LT1 block to the LS1, you've also got to keep in mind the 2-bolt F-body LT1 main (Vette was a 4-bolt) vs. the 6-bolt of the LS1. I don't think the LT1 block is A LOT stronger like Spuds is saying.

 

definately get an ls1 IMO i'm a tad partial, but i got my SS for 8,900 there are plenty of deals to be had, and that leaves you with extra mod money!

 

Why is block strength even an issue? how much damn power are you planning to make?

I wouldn't even worry about the 4bolt main vs 6. 4 bolt main is plenty. You'll go through rods/pistons etc before the 2 bolt even becomes a problem. When you rebuild, going to 4 bolt is cheap.

 

um my car last spring cost half of what your budget is and it came with almost all the mods. keep looking, i can get a 97 (ls1) vette for 13k.

 

It's not an issue at all. It's Spuds spreading misinformation.