I'm disappointed.... very disappointed...
10-24-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by crb806
after replacing opti, waterpump, and fixing all the oil leaks, i probably could have gotten a LS1, damn LT1s are worthless pieces of dog crap, thank god they atleast look and sound good and still kill the 4.6ers, Id trade my LT1 in right now in a second for LS1
10-24-2006, 10:56 PM
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thats just luck.
an LS1 would leak just the same with as many miles and years of use/abuse.
an LS1 would leak just the same with as many miles and years of use/abuse.
Originally Posted by crb806
after replacing opti, waterpump, and fixing all the oil leaks, i probably could have gotten a LS1, damn LT1s are worthless pieces of dog crap, thank god they atleast look and sound good and still kill the 4.6ers, Id trade my LT1 in right now in a second for LS1
10-24-2006, 11:45 PM
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LT1s need a bit more mods to go as fast as LS1s modded or un modded
At least we can all agree other cars need ALOT OF MODS!s to even keep up with either a LT1 or a LS1
So be happy you have a 4th GEN
At least we can all agree other cars need ALOT OF MODS!s to even keep up with either a LT1 or a LS1
So be happy you have a 4th GEN
10-25-2006, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by engineermike
I'm LT1 because:
- Room for a turbo while retaining all stock accessories in their stock locations and running all piping over the k-member.
- Computer is easier to tune.
- Room for a turbo while retaining all stock accessories in their stock locations and running all piping over the k-member.
- Computer is easier to tune.
Well Mike I want your opinion on my plan...
I was going to go to SBC with megasquirt and put my turbo kit on it. full build on the SBC. $5500 on motor and then a few grand for crossmember, megasquirt, and various things here and there.
But for less (or same.. ish) I could get a ls1 and buy new headers and adapt my turbo kit to the ls1. $900-1500 + $300 for headers +500 for a few things to make ls1 more boost ready +crossmember.
Someone give me their opinions.
10-25-2006, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by @nthony
an LS1 would leak just the same with as many miles and years of use/abuse.
10-25-2006, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Dragframe
Well Mike I want your opinion on my plan...
I was going to go to SBC with megasquirt and put my turbo kit on it. full build on the SBC. $5500 on motor and then a few grand for crossmember, megasquirt, and various things here and there.
But for less (or same.. ish) I could get a ls1 and buy new headers and adapt my turbo kit to the ls1. $900-1500 + $300 for headers +500 for a few things to make ls1 more boost ready +crossmember.
Someone give me their opinions.
I was going to go to SBC with megasquirt and put my turbo kit on it. full build on the SBC. $5500 on motor and then a few grand for crossmember, megasquirt, and various things here and there.
But for less (or same.. ish) I could get a ls1 and buy new headers and adapt my turbo kit to the ls1. $900-1500 + $300 for headers +500 for a few things to make ls1 more boost ready +crossmember.
Someone give me their opinions.
Other than that, if your turbo is a rear-mount, then LS1 versus built SBC won't make much difference depending on the build.
Mike
10-25-2006, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by engineermike
I doubt it. The LT1 is a notorious oil leaker, with 4 oil seals and an intake manifold that leaks also. The LS1 is designed more like an import in that area, and therefore will not leak as much.
what small block chevy doesnt leak oil from the intake?
10-25-2006, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine
an auto, stock LS1 feels slower then stock LT1's But mod for mod the LT1 will lose. I know, I've tried, it sucks. Pick the one you like. LS1's are coming down in price sooooooo that arguement is quickly going out the window.
and yeah, when they're cheap over here, then ill pick one up
but until then, more test drives!
10-25-2006, 11:25 AM
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I like my LT1, it was a good price, and is probably worth as much now or more than when i bought it almost 3 years ago... 245rwhp and 283 rwtq almost bone stock. I was gonna upgrade to an LS1 but i think im gonna keep the LT1 and just buy a DD.
10-25-2006, 01:14 PM
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having a fast LT1 is something to brag/show off more than an LS1, because you see fast LS1's everywhere. when youre at 450+hp at the wheels on an LT1 without nitrous then thats something to feel good about.
10-25-2006, 01:18 PM
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I sold my 94 A4 Z28 for my 98 M6 Z28. Got the 98 for $6500 MINT with 95k on it..wouldnt turn back to a lt1 if someone paid me.=)
Heres a video:http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h7...t=S5030325.flv
Heres a video:http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h7...t=S5030325.flv
10-25-2006, 01:19 PM
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They are both sexy cars...id sure like to have either one. Id really rather an ls1 in a 97 firebird. thats the ultimate happy spot. they just need more low end tq. after putting up with the 4v 4.6's lackluster torque down low, i want something that lets you know whats going on, instead of having to read the speedo...reading is over rated.
