Out with the LT1, in with the LS1!
11-19-2010, 05:04 PM
#1
Out with the LT1, in with the LS1! Today, I’m officially a member of the “Fish-mouth” Camaro Club! 
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(after taking wheels off, hiding in the back dealer lot)
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After years of dealing with issues with my LT1, I decided to get a LS1, even though I MUCH prefer the looks of the LT1, but function over looks rules, LOL. I also MUCH prefer silver over pewter, but it’s growing on me, except for the black mirrors which I’m going to get painted in the spring. Might even paint the B-pillar body color. I've also got to get used to the leather interior/seats, which are kinda slippery for how I drive.
Price? A little higher than I wanted to pay, but they took my LT1 in trade. Good luck to whoever buys it.
Plans? Nothing more than a catback and good shocks. That should keep me close to 2010 and older Mustangs. I plan on hopefully driving the hell out of it, unlike my LT1 which was terribly unreliable. I'll also do a few appearance changes like clear corners, but that's about it.
I like to do much of my own maintenance and upgrade work if possible and time permitting. Are LS1 motors a lot easier to work on for things like water pumps, plugs, belts and hoses, etc.?
Old...
(All cleaned up) (after taking wheels off, hiding in the back dealer lot)New...
After years of dealing with issues with my LT1, I decided to get a LS1, even though I MUCH prefer the looks of the LT1, but function over looks rules, LOL. I also MUCH prefer silver over pewter, but it’s growing on me, except for the black mirrors which I’m going to get painted in the spring. Might even paint the B-pillar body color. I've also got to get used to the leather interior/seats, which are kinda slippery for how I drive.
Price? A little higher than I wanted to pay, but they took my LT1 in trade. Good luck to whoever buys it.
Plans? Nothing more than a catback and good shocks. That should keep me close to 2010 and older Mustangs. I plan on hopefully driving the hell out of it, unlike my LT1 which was terribly unreliable. I'll also do a few appearance changes like clear corners, but that's about it.
I like to do much of my own maintenance and upgrade work if possible and time permitting. Are LS1 motors a lot easier to work on for things like water pumps, plugs, belts and hoses, etc.?
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11-19-2010, 10:02 PM
#8
If you only knew...
That car was a freakin' nightmare. If it would have run more than a month without breaking, I would have kept it. I also found out AFTER I bought it that it was in a wreck; that's why the paint was so nice. They actually did a good job repainting - I didn't notice UNTIL it accidentally got scratched. The driver's door and fender are RED underneath. Of course CarFax and a private auto inspector missed that when I bought it.
Seriously, my LT1 had more repair costs than what I paid for it, and I'm talking THOUSANDS of dollars and I'm just talking about stuff just to keep it running - no real performance upgrades. I might just do a thread on how NOT to buy a used car, LOL.
As far as the clear corners...I'm waiting for my wife to leave the room so I can sneak and order them, LOL.
That car was a freakin' nightmare. If it would have run more than a month without breaking, I would have kept it. I also found out AFTER I bought it that it was in a wreck; that's why the paint was so nice. They actually did a good job repainting - I didn't notice UNTIL it accidentally got scratched. The driver's door and fender are RED underneath. Of course CarFax and a private auto inspector missed that when I bought it.Seriously, my LT1 had more repair costs than what I paid for it, and I'm talking THOUSANDS of dollars and I'm just talking about stuff just to keep it running - no real performance upgrades. I might just do a thread on how NOT to buy a used car, LOL.
As far as the clear corners...I'm waiting for my wife to leave the room so I can sneak and order them, LOL.
LT1s are boat anchors. 
11-22-2010, 06:41 PM
#13
Hood, maybe. Spoiler, nope - just not a big spoiler fan, even though it's not really that big.
And you're right, it's definitely a big upgrade in performance. The LT1 had a better "dig" at the start, but the LS1 just keeps winding, especially on the upper end (obviously).
One cool thing I found out is that the LS1 has a "low fuel" indicator - the Check Gages light comes on. My old 97 V6 and 97 LT1 didn't do that.
11-23-2010, 07:30 PM
#17
Launching!
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That LT1 engine must have been dogged out I say that because i have a 94 LT1 T/A(with the 98-02 conversion) & I never really have any mechanical issues I had it for like 4 yrs now but anyway good choice on your LS1 car u will love it trust me
11-24-2010, 10:02 AM
#18
Lesson learned - don't buy a car long distance unless you can check it yourself.
