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Originally Posted by WhiteSSP
FWIW, the LS1 has more torque throughout the entire range than the LT1. So the LS1 actually has more torque down low, and more power up top.
i like having a lot of low end torque, LT1s rock they are what made the LS1, if the LT1 wasnt made properly i dont think the LS1 would be created, my opinion
but yeah just do a couple mods and youll be up with the LS1 guys
but yeah just do a couple mods and youll be up with the LS1 guys
Originally Posted by Cchris1109
i like having a lot of low end torque, LT1s rock they are what made the LS1, if the LT1 wasnt made properly i dont think the LS1 would be created, my opinion
but yeah just do a couple mods and youll be up with the LS1 guys
but yeah just do a couple mods and youll be up with the LS1 guys
full exhaust, cai, and a tune, the lt1 will be making about as much power as an ls1 
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Originally Posted by infinitebird
Correct, however because the lt1 makes peak torque very low, it often does not feel that way when you compare how both cars drive.
Kinda like how a quick punch can feel harder than a smooth push, but they both have the same force behind them.
Originally Posted by Cchris1109
i like having a lot of low end torque, LT1s rock they are what made the LS1, if the LT1 wasnt made properly i dont think the LS1 would be created, my opinion
but yeah just do a couple mods and youll be up with the LS1 guys
but yeah just do a couple mods and youll be up with the LS1 guys
If the LT1 WAS properly made, the LS1 wouldn't have been created.
J/K, GM wanted a clean slate with the LS1, and needed an all aluminum engine for the corvette to please the wine & cheesers out there, plus it had the benefit (big plus!) of the arch. being installed in all manner of vehicles, not just hi-po cars.
I had a H&C 95z and I miss the sound of the true duals through single chamber flows....
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Originally Posted by WhiteSSP
FWIW, the LS1 has more torque throughout the entire range than the LT1. So the LS1 actually has more torque down low, and more power up top.
Incorrect.The 98-99 LS1 doesnt hit over 290 tq until about 3200, I have a stock dyno sheets for both.
The LT1 hit peak torque quickly at 3000 ( ive seen less, and hold it well until about 4800.
Also, notice the hp curve is on a contineuos incline.
Here a stock sheet off a 96 T/A with just a K&N Filter.
Comments such as those make me wonder...
Have Most LS1 owners never rode in a LT1?
And whats that **** about smoother... what?
Ive drove both.
They might not like the results if they need help dislodging there head from their ***.
Last edited by TopendLt1; Mar 21, 2006 at 01:24 PM.
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Funny, that LS1 has over 300ftlbs from say 2400rpm. Looks to me like thats alot more low end, but maybe i'm just a stupid LS1 sackrider
I own an LT1, not an LS1.
The LS1 makes more power over the LT1 at every RPM. Period.
*EDIT* And thats a stock 98 LS1.