LS1 or LT1? Buying soon.
09-02-2007 | 08:04 PM
#42
Originally Posted by FieroZ34
Let's fix this,
some 99-02 had Torsen. The good ones have Auburn still.
some 99-02 had Torsen. The good ones have Auburn still.
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09-02-2007 | 08:06 PM
#43
I dont see anything wrong with either. If I had some extra cash I would get an LS1 just cause I'm kinda bored with my LT1, but if I sell it I won't get as nice of a car as I have already sooo. 
09-02-2007 | 09:27 PM
#49
Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
if your thinking about the lt1 research opti spark.
Its not that bad but you do need to be aware of it
Its not that bad but you do need to be aware of it
The only people that still like the LT1 are the people who own one. And those people just can't afford an LS1.
09-02-2007 | 09:32 PM
#50
they are both good platforms, ive had both and i can say that the ls1 is a far superior design and performer right out of the box. however the lt1 can be bought for much less money(usally half the price of an ls1) so if you are on a budget look for a nice lt1 if not then def. go with the ls1, both have great aftermarket support to make them go fast.
09-03-2007 | 02:33 AM
#51
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Glad to get the input guys. Really did not mean to get people at each others necks but I guess that's what passion will create.
I am still looking at BOTH platforms and will post what I ultimately decide. Thanks again!
I am still looking at BOTH platforms and will post what I ultimately decide. Thanks again!
09-03-2007 | 05:00 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by FieroZ34
It is that bad!
The only people that still like the LT1 are the people who own one. And those people just can't afford an LS1.
The only people that still like the LT1 are the people who own one. And those people just can't afford an LS1.
Well they have aftermarket optisparks now so its not really that bad. Surely you werent talking about replacing a continuously failing part with the same part
09-03-2007 | 04:58 PM
#56
Originally Posted by THEBRAD
they sell coil on plug for the lt1 cars
Correct.
Its called Delteq, but it still runs off the optical sensor in the optispark.
There really is no way to get rid of the opti unless you have means to go with a crank trigger and crab style dist.
Tony.
09-05-2007 | 09:27 PM
#57
O and in stock form an ls1 can take mach1's, 2002 and below cobras, any gt ever made, 350z, G35, Sti, and others that an lt1 would need mods to beat. So an ls1 is starting out ahead of the majority of performance cars but the lt1 now is in the middle of the performance cars.
09-09-2007 | 05:19 PM
#58
I had both and definately perfer the LS1 for it's driveability. It has been bulletproof unlike my LT1. But both are fast and capable of 13's and trap over 100 mph out of the box. You can't really go wrong with both if they are well taken care of.
