L98 vs LT1
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From: E-Hurst IL
Originally Posted by FieroZ34
You're happy with 400whp?
Do us a favor, buy a Honda.
Do us a favor, buy a Honda.
OH and **** YOU I'll buy whatever I please thanks
Not everything has to be built heavy and not everybody wants 500+ Wheel horse sometimes a large area under the curve is more desirable
Originally Posted by FieroZ34
You're happy with 400whp?
Do us a favor, buy a Honda.
Do us a favor, buy a Honda.
Last edited by Strokinit383; Mar 7, 2007 at 12:56 PM.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I don't need that much, I want that much..That is why I am building a 408ci L92.
There is nothing wrong with having power on the street, just don't hammer it all the time. When someone wants to play, then bring it out and **** them up..
There is nothing wrong with having power on the street, just don't hammer it all the time. When someone wants to play, then bring it out and **** them up..
Do I need half the **** I have on my car **** no do I want it yes
Point is theres a car and a motor for everyone and everyones application just because its not up to your standards doesn't make it any less cool if you want a huge high horse motor go for it but don't belittle other peoples **** just cause your **** makes more power thats just an ******* thing to do
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Originally Posted by Strokinit383
I personally think this post, along with every other one of yours in this thread, is rediculous. There was nothing in the original post about ls1's. The ls1 is a superior motor in every way to both the lt and tuned port but that wasnt the question. 400 wheel horsepower is a lot of power and very fun to drive on the street. From the sound of things you dont have anywhere near this. A stock ls1 will put down around 300 at the wheels. 400 wheel hp will equate to roughly 460 flywheel hp with 15% drivetrain loss. No bolt on only ls1 can do that, you will have to add a cam or mild FI to get to that number. The L98 has much potential with newer technology and can be built cheaper. 5000 rpm shift points are fun on the street when you dont need or have the room to rev past 6500. Why place extra stress on your motor from the extra revs when you can make that power lower in the powerband? If high revving is what its all about, then why do people even bother to build 383's???? Why not just build 327's and rev them to the moon? Because they want low end grunt and street-friendly torque. Please take your useless comments and informationless posts elsewhere as this is a friendly forum dedicated to answering questions and helping others solve their problems.
Thank you thats the best post in this thread yet IMHO
Originally Posted by FieroZ34
So is it 6500rpm or 8,000rpm?
And those heads must be quite godly to support 550hp.
Same with the cam.
And that distributor.
And that holy EFI system.
So basically, replace every part related to it being an L98, and it can perform like any other SBC. Who coulda guessed? You're genius.
And those heads must be quite godly to support 550hp.
Same with the cam.
And that distributor.
And that holy EFI system.
So basically, replace every part related to it being an L98, and it can perform like any other SBC. Who coulda guessed? You're genius.
Originally Posted by FieroZ34
You're happy with 400whp?
Do us a favor, buy a Honda.
Do us a favor, buy a Honda.
How about we all stop being bitches and get back to the Thread Topic..
L98, or Tuned Port..
Basically the same low-end as the LT1, still a Gen I 350, just without the Reverse Cooling. It has the standard Distributor, and the Water Pump isn't driven off of the Timing Chain. The upper end is the power killer, long runners give it good torque at low RPM, but it's maxed at like 5K. I have seen an after market setup that had 4 Runners, instead of 8.
The LT1..
Similar low-end as the L98, but Reverse Cooled and with the suttle differences as metioned above. It also uses the OPTI Spark Distributor. The upper end however, little bit better setup. Heads are capable for higher Compression cause of the Reverse Cooling, they flow a little better, and the Intake has them nice short 9" Runners, capable of going to some good high RPM's.
Both are Multi-Port Fuel Injected, and use the same Throttle Body.
I am sure someone can fill in the rest..
L98, or Tuned Port..
Basically the same low-end as the LT1, still a Gen I 350, just without the Reverse Cooling. It has the standard Distributor, and the Water Pump isn't driven off of the Timing Chain. The upper end is the power killer, long runners give it good torque at low RPM, but it's maxed at like 5K. I have seen an after market setup that had 4 Runners, instead of 8.
The LT1..
Similar low-end as the L98, but Reverse Cooled and with the suttle differences as metioned above. It also uses the OPTI Spark Distributor. The upper end however, little bit better setup. Heads are capable for higher Compression cause of the Reverse Cooling, they flow a little better, and the Intake has them nice short 9" Runners, capable of going to some good high RPM's.
Both are Multi-Port Fuel Injected, and use the same Throttle Body.
I am sure someone can fill in the rest..
A LT1 is nothing more than a reverse cooled L98 with Vortec type heads and a good MPFI.
Its everything SBC guys have hoped for.... with some really big QUIRKS. 1) the cam driven water pump, 2)the POS opti, and 3)the plastic oil pump drive necessated by the POS opti. Other than that the LT1 is golden.
There are solutions to all the quirks as usual.
Its everything SBC guys have hoped for.... with some really big QUIRKS. 1) the cam driven water pump, 2)the POS opti, and 3)the plastic oil pump drive necessated by the POS opti. Other than that the LT1 is golden.
There are solutions to all the quirks as usual.
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From: E-Hurst IL
Originally Posted by the_merv
Intake has them nice short 9" Runners, capable of going to some good high RPM's.
