SBCvsLS1??
A lot of this going on in here.
You guys are comparing aftermarket parts to aftermarket parts. Those aren't the same engines if all of the parts inside of them aren't stock.
Last SBC I owned practically exploded. It had 250k miles on it, but it did explode.
Originally Posted by Notime383
Especially when compared to the "ultra quiet LSX" ??? :
Kurt, i'd like to ask you a question.
Which is better, Girdle or dowled mains on the LS?
Does a Gen1 SBC have the same walking problem as the LS? Is it because it is Aluminum, if so does the Aluminum Bow Tie block have the same problem?
If you know great.
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Originally Posted by JAY ROD
Bullshit on a 2300 h.p daily driven motor.wtf does it run on,gun powder?
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/v...SBTT06HIGH.wmv
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Originally Posted by 427
The "W2W 352 engine" is mine and it is not 100,000. It is not near half that. What it is right now is the fastest LS on the planet. Not sure why you insist on posting mis information about us.
Kurt
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I think it is safe to say that LSx motors have the power advantage stock, and for moderate to semi-wild builds they have an edge. But $$/hp and ultra-high end builds are still where the SBC reigns supreme. You have 50 years of experience behind them, I'm sure the LSx will catch up someday. Fanboys and nutswingers don't add anything to the debates, they just drag them down and make themselves look foolish.
Both would be nice. We like to tie the bottom of the main cap to the oil pan rails on high hp engines in factory blocks, but the aftermarket blocks should be stronger in the right spots and dowels should be great.
Stock block gen 1's have all the same problems in the crank area. The strength in a gen1 is the extra headbolt per cylinder. The gen 3 positives are the oilpump and the high cam location in my eyes, besides the obvious stock head performance.
Kurt
Stock block gen 1's have all the same problems in the crank area. The strength in a gen1 is the extra headbolt per cylinder. The gen 3 positives are the oilpump and the high cam location in my eyes, besides the obvious stock head performance.
Kurt
Originally Posted by KHShapiro
That was a PCV problem that allowed oil into the TB, its not a bearing or piston slap problem.Common fix was/is oil catch can or LS6 PCV conversion Just incase that is what you where refering to, and to clear that up for anyone reading.
Kurt, i'd like to ask you a question.
Which is better, Girdle or dowled mains on the LS?
Does a Gen1 SBC have the same walking problem as the LS? Is it because it is Aluminum, if so does the Aluminum Bow Tie block have the same problem?
If you know great.
Kurt, i'd like to ask you a question.
Which is better, Girdle or dowled mains on the LS?
Does a Gen1 SBC have the same walking problem as the LS? Is it because it is Aluminum, if so does the Aluminum Bow Tie block have the same problem?
If you know great.
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Guys, you need to give credit when credit is due. The LS1 is a great engine but the SBC is still King (for now). I have had 2 LS1s, now have another 2 that I am building( one is going to be mostly stock, the other a 402 FI. The only SBC I have is a beat down 305 so obviously I wanted to go LS1 for it's newness, EFI, and lightweight in one application only, as I could have had more h.p. / dollar if I went old school.
Oh and FWIW the SBC does sound better
I really like my LS1s but the SBC is still a great power plant.
Oh and FWIW the SBC does sound better
I really like my LS1s but the SBC is still a great power plant.
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Originally Posted by C5AJ
Guys, you need to give credit when credit is due. The LS1 is a great engine but the SBC is still King (for now). I have had 2 LS1s, now have another 2 that I am building( one is going to be mostly stock, the other a 402 FI. The only SBC I have is a beat down 305 so obviously I wanted to go LS1 for it's newness, EFI, and lightweight in one application only, as I could have had more h.p. / dollar if I went old school.
Oh and FWIW the SBC does sound better
I really like my LS1s but the SBC is still a great power plant.
Oh and FWIW the SBC does sound better
I really like my LS1s but the SBC is still a great power plant.
The gen 1 SBC is not king.
The LT5 is king!!!!!!
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The gen 1 SBC is not king.
The LT5 is king!!!!!!
The LT5 is king!!!!!!
The standard SBC still has a lot more going for it.
Originally Posted by C5AJ
No, not really. Although the LT5 was a great engine, it was overly heavy, large, expensive to buy and expensive to modify. Both the SBC and the LS1 have available heads that can flow similar to the stock 4v heads. The LS6 made the same power and more torque being much lighter and more compact.
The standard SBC still has a lot more going for it.
The standard SBC still has a lot more going for it.
Not talking best engine here I am just talking king.
As far expensive to modify the prices weren't overly expensive they were completely ludicrous.
If the LT5 had the aftermarket and production numbers of the LSX and the gen I engines though it would still be ridiculous in price but it would definately be a powerful force in the dyno queen world.
