Camaro for Northern Michigan LT1 OR LS1?
01-27-2014, 11:41 PM
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Camaro for Northern Michigan LT1 OR LS1? I am looking to buy a LT1 Camaro or maybe a LS1. I am not into racing. I just want a good solid 6 speed V-8 that rips from 0-70mph for everyday driving and for around town. I don't care how hard a car pulls after about 70mph. My question is, "Is the LT1 better for what I want as opposed to a more expensive LS1?
Some facts that I have heard.
LT1--- has more low end torque, some say it feels faster "seat of your pants", sometimes can beat a LS1 0-60, is more reliable than the higher reving ls1.
LS1---has 30-70 more crank hp. low end torque kinda sucks but it rips starting at around 3-4 thousand rpm. can get piston slap around 100,000 miles. Costs more and insurance cost more than a LT1 Camaro.
So would the LT1 be a better ride for just ripping around town 0-60?
Some facts that I have heard.
LT1--- has more low end torque, some say it feels faster "seat of your pants", sometimes can beat a LS1 0-60, is more reliable than the higher reving ls1.
LS1---has 30-70 more crank hp. low end torque kinda sucks but it rips starting at around 3-4 thousand rpm. can get piston slap around 100,000 miles. Costs more and insurance cost more than a LT1 Camaro.
So would the LT1 be a better ride for just ripping around town 0-60?
01-28-2014, 03:43 PM
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I am looking to buy a LT1 Camaro or maybe a LS1. I am not into racing. I just want a good solid 6 speed V-8 that rips from 0-70mph for everyday driving and for around town. I don't care how hard a car pulls after about 70mph. My question is, "Is the LT1 better for what I want as opposed to a more expensive LS1?
Some facts that I have heard.
LT1--- has more low end torque, some say it feels faster "seat of your pants", sometimes can beat a LS1 0-60, is more reliable than the higher reving ls1.
LS1---has 30-70 more crank hp. low end torque kinda sucks but it rips starting at around 3-4 thousand rpm. can get piston slap around 100,000 miles. Costs more and insurance cost more than a LT1 Camaro.
So would the LT1 be a better ride for just ripping around town 0-60?
Some facts that I have heard.
LT1--- has more low end torque, some say it feels faster "seat of your pants", sometimes can beat a LS1 0-60, is more reliable than the higher reving ls1.
LS1---has 30-70 more crank hp. low end torque kinda sucks but it rips starting at around 3-4 thousand rpm. can get piston slap around 100,000 miles. Costs more and insurance cost more than a LT1 Camaro.
So would the LT1 be a better ride for just ripping around town 0-60?
01-28-2014, 04:30 PM
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well the ls1 gets better gas milage & has 30 more rwhp stock vs stock. just test drive both and let us know what you think. my vote ls1. take your time searching for a nice one. car fax , pay for a mechanic to inspect if your not one. cheers!