LS1 vs. LT1
09-18-2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Captainofiron
But the LT1 is cheaper to mod, has possibly more longevity because of the iron block.
Oh yea my LT1 has 4 bolt mains from the factory
Thank you Jesus, so some did come with them.Hell I am currently having 550-600 rwhp motor built at New Era Performance and they strongly advised me to stock with a aluminum short block (still deciding between 347, 383 or 402). It's more then strong enough and saves 100 lbs. of weight from the nose of the car. I quess this is why the iron short blocks are usually five hundred bucks cheaper.
09-18-2006, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by burnzilla
For most people youre right Hunter.
I test drove a 98 LS1 with 70K miles, and ended up liking the LT1 I chose more. It had more to do with the engine, the LS1 Camaro is ugly IMO, and it did inturn defered me from wanting one.
Plus the fact Ive grown up wanting a Black LT1.
I didn't feel like spending all my money on a car, so I bought a bike too.
My point is, I did have the funds to afford a pretty damn nice car, but I bought what I wanted.
Sorry if you think thats bogus, don't know what else to tell you.
I test drove a 98 LS1 with 70K miles, and ended up liking the LT1 I chose more. It had more to do with the engine, the LS1 Camaro is ugly IMO, and it did inturn defered me from wanting one.
Plus the fact Ive grown up wanting a Black LT1.
I didn't feel like spending all my money on a car, so I bought a bike too.
My point is, I did have the funds to afford a pretty damn nice car, but I bought what I wanted.
Sorry if you think thats bogus, don't know what else to tell you.
Except a C6
09-18-2006, 02:35 PM
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I really don't think you can save all that much on either car. When I decided to fix my car up. I did it all at once. Short block, AFR heads, Exhaust, full BMR suspension, Nitrous, T/B, Valve Train, Canton Oil Pan, Intake. Clutch with fly wheel. so I spent a lot
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09-18-2006, 02:43 PM
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This could very well be the longest running LS1 vs. LT1 thread in history.
I think I will just trade my LT1 Z28 in on the new 500HP Shelby GT500 (C6 killer) so I can taunt all yall cause my **** will be the fastest and the newest on the road.
I think God is now engineering and building motors for the Big Blue Oval.
I think I will just trade my LT1 Z28 in on the new 500HP Shelby GT500 (C6 killer) so I can taunt all yall cause my **** will be the fastest and the newest on the road.
I think God is now engineering and building motors for the Big Blue Oval.
09-18-2006, 02:44 PM
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I just did'nt wanna hassel with anything so **** it I redid everything. The onlything I forgot to do was the drive shaft, in turn I broke it on my second run down the track (I already had the ls1)
09-18-2006, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by darrensls1
I don't see the iron block as any kind of a plus though. The aluminum blocks are not going to break at any power under 800 rwhp. And anyone building a 800+ rwhp car has to be looking at bigger cubes. There are 408/427 iron LS1 short blocks if the need arises.
Hell I am currently having 550-600 rwhp motor built at New Era Performance and they strongly advised me to stock with a aluminum short block (still deciding between 347, 383 or 402). It's more then strong enough and saves 100 lbs. of weight from the nose of the car. I quess this is why the iron short blocks are usually five hundred bucks cheaper.
Hell I am currently having 550-600 rwhp motor built at New Era Performance and they strongly advised me to stock with a aluminum short block (still deciding between 347, 383 or 402). It's more then strong enough and saves 100 lbs. of weight from the nose of the car. I quess this is why the iron short blocks are usually five hundred bucks cheaper.
09-18-2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
This could very well be the longest running LS1 vs. LT1 thread in history.
I think I will just trade my LT1 Z28 in on the new 500HP Shelby GT500 (C6 killer) so I can taunt all yall cause my **** will be the fastest and the newest on the road.
I think God is now engineering and building motors for the Big Blue Oval.
I think I will just trade my LT1 Z28 in on the new 500HP Shelby GT500 (C6 killer) so I can taunt all yall cause my **** will be the fastest and the newest on the road.
I think God is now engineering and building motors for the Big Blue Oval.
09-18-2006, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
This could very well be the longest running LS1 vs. LT1 thread in history.
I think I will just trade my LT1 Z28 in on the new 500HP Shelby GT500 (C6 killer) so I can taunt all yall cause my **** will be the fastest and the newest on the road.
I think God is now engineering and building motors for the Big Blue Oval.
I think I will just trade my LT1 Z28 in on the new 500HP Shelby GT500 (C6 killer) so I can taunt all yall cause my **** will be the fastest and the newest on the road.
I think God is now engineering and building motors for the Big Blue Oval.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...lby-gt500.html
09-18-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
I think I will just trade my LT1 Z28 in on the new 500HP Shelby GT500 (C6 killer) so I can taunt all yall cause my **** will be the fastest and the newest on the road.
...umm..ok if you say so 
09-18-2006, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawns30thannZ28
were you at nyirp saturday?
09-18-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Honda Hunter
Simmer down killer.
what do a 1,000 hp and 600 hp supra both have in common? theyre both 11 second cars.
09-18-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by darrensls1
Yes I was. Ran my new best of 12.4 @ 108 on Saturday as well as setting a new high trap speed of 111
09-18-2006, 03:31 PM
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LSX engines are engineered 100% better. GM started with a clean slate when they made the LS. The LT is just a reworked SBC with reverse cooled heads and a crappy distributor. Everything from the head design down to the oil pan that adds structural integrity, to the coil on plug design, they're just better.
LT aren't worthless or anything, it's just LSX's are better.
LT aren't worthless or anything, it's just LSX's are better.