LS1 vrs. LT1
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New Accord's are running at the very bottom of 14's nowadays......
And Charger's arn't AWD I do believe. That is only the Magnum. 5.7 Hemi's are pretty much in LT1 territory, and the 6.1's are in ls1 territory.
And Charger's arn't AWD I do believe. That is only the Magnum. 5.7 Hemi's are pretty much in LT1 territory, and the 6.1's are in ls1 territory.
when you mentioned college reminded me of Jordon Musser. anyway, weather you go LT1 or LS1 you'll love driving it. I would go with LS1 just the fact that youll be able to start out with more power. Another thing to mention LS1 have better head design, youll be happy in the long run when you start mods.
BTW: To beat the 05 GT's all you need is a LS1 6 speed.
BTW: To beat the 05 GT's all you need is a LS1 6 speed.
back when I was just bolt on and 4.10 gears. there wasnt much that could beat me. not sure what i was runnin at the track. but i out ran most of the ls1's that I would come by.
i love my lt1 and would not trade it for anything.
i love my lt1 and would not trade it for anything.
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Originally Posted by nycto
New Accord's are running at the very bottom of 14's nowadays......
And Charger's arn't AWD I do believe. That is only the Magnum. 5.7 Hemi's are pretty much in LT1 territory, and the 6.1's are in ls1 territory.
And Charger's arn't AWD I do believe. That is only the Magnum. 5.7 Hemi's are pretty much in LT1 territory, and the 6.1's are in ls1 territory.
Originally Posted by Rowdy94
And it's FWD 
I think that they r both nice motors...My LT1 has 130,000 it uses no oil, never had a prob, knock on wood...But my friend has a 98 formula LS1 w arond 80,000-90,000 and it uses 3-4 q. of oil between changes...all he has a lid and slp loudmouth!!Could be a lemon.
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From: Hereford, TX
Originally Posted by nycto
New Accord's are running at the very bottom of 14's nowadays......
And Charger's arn't AWD I do believe. That is only the Magnum. 5.7 Hemi's are pretty much in LT1 territory, and the 6.1's are in ls1 territory.
And Charger's arn't AWD I do believe. That is only the Magnum. 5.7 Hemi's are pretty much in LT1 territory, and the 6.1's are in ls1 territory.
I like the way that sounds, LT1 territory and LS1 Territory!!!!
BTW: Get an LS1 and then put a MS4 Cam, then you will kick some ***!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Nikon02
So what you are saying is i am as fast as an lt1 (stock) and get around good in the snow.
Not exactly. I speak for a lot of people on here when I say I will never own a FWD car. It's no fun. I'll get my LT1 around in any snow your Impy gets around in. Blizzard here in Indiana this winter?? It got me to work safely.
But, it is a nice car. It's pretty quick as well. Do I have any desire to own one?
No thanks.
But to the OP. I say get a nice LT1 for $5500 and put the other $2500 or so into it. I think you will be happier than you will be with a beat up, high mile, stock LS1. Just my .02.
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Originally Posted by Captainofiron
Car and Driver said the 07 Impala SS does 0-60 in 5.6 and the quarter mile in 14.5.... thats not bad.
Bet you get a lot of girls with that car
Bet you get a lot of girls with that car
And i dont see any women getting all giddy over an LT1 Fbody.
Last edited by Nikon02; Apr 5, 2007 at 09:14 PM.
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Originally Posted by Rowdy94
Not exactly. I speak for a lot of people on here when I say I will never own a FWD car. It's no fun. I'll get my LT1 around in any snow your Impy gets around in. Blizzard here in Indiana this winter?? It got me to work safely.
An as far as snow there was some snow here in iowa you might have been able to get around in but not as well as FWD.
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Well I own both an LT1 and an LS1 and I can tell you I think the LT1's are a heck of a bargain. I got a 93 Trans Am for $4000 that was never winter driven and ran 14.0 at the track bone stock. I replaced the optispark with an MSD unit. That's all.
So, for $4000 I get a 14 second car. You can get to 13.5 with long-tube headers and dynomax exhaust, I have seen it done and I'm going to do it too. The possibilities are endless with an LT1. The LS1 is a better engine for street performance but everyone knows that the LT1 makes a great track engine because of it's stronger iron block.
Also there are sedans that advertise 260-280hp (6cyl Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, etc.) but they aren't really putting out that much.
So, for $4000 I get a 14 second car. You can get to 13.5 with long-tube headers and dynomax exhaust, I have seen it done and I'm going to do it too. The possibilities are endless with an LT1. The LS1 is a better engine for street performance but everyone knows that the LT1 makes a great track engine because of it's stronger iron block.
Also there are sedans that advertise 260-280hp (6cyl Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, etc.) but they aren't really putting out that much.
Originally Posted by Nikon02
And i dont see any women getting all giddy over an LT1 Fbody.
Haha I don't know what kind of girls some of you guys hang around, but camaros and firebirds don't pick up most girls. Some girls might like a loud, fast car, but they are in the minority. The only cars that pick up a lot of girls are the ones that look like they cost 40K+.
I'll stick to using other ways to get my girls
I'll stick to using other ways to get my girls
Originally Posted by Rowdy94
Haha I don't know what kind of girls some of you guys hang around, but camaros and firebirds don't pick up most girls. Some girls might like a loud, fast car, but they are in the minority. The only cars that pick up a lot of girls are the ones that look like they cost 40K+.
I'll stick to using other ways to get my girls
I'll stick to using other ways to get my girls
... do a good burn out and there all over your nuts! lol 
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Originally Posted by goodrich969
Jeez man, if you hate it that much then get rid of it. dont be a bitch and complain when you can easily sell it and buy something else. Maybe you hotcammed car only runs 13.5 because a hotcam sucks if your looking for performance. Your fault.
I love me LT1. With the mods ive done, I take out every stock LS1 I come by and 99% of the lightly modded ones. Plus you cant beat the sound of the LT1. Another thing, I love the low end torque!
I love me LT1. With the mods ive done, I take out every stock LS1 I come by and 99% of the lightly modded ones. Plus you cant beat the sound of the LT1. Another thing, I love the low end torque!
I agree you hate your car sell it!
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Originally Posted by Rowdy94
Haha I don't know what kind of girls some of you guys hang around, but camaros and firebirds don't pick up most girls. Some girls might like a loud, fast car, but they are in the minority. The only cars that pick up a lot of girls are the ones that look like they cost 40K+.
I'll stick to using other ways to get my girls
I'll stick to using other ways to get my girls
Sadly it's true. They've all gone ga-ga over stupid imports that don't look or sound like they have a pair.
As the saying goes: Imports are like tampons, every ***** has one
