LS1 vs 4.6's
10-29-2008, 03:16 PM
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10-29-2008, 03:24 PM
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I can't find the one example that I was looking for in particular, but a simple 
search will bring up tons of examples ~1000hp. The teksid block (older aluminum block) is known to handle 1500hp.
search will bring up tons of examples ~1000hp. The teksid block (older aluminum block) is known to handle 1500hp.
10-29-2008, 03:37 PM
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This is a waste the 2v just don.t cut it with the ls1. I think we will all agree that 03-04 was fords best years. The acually built to really good mustangs that were affordable and finally some competition. The MACH1 and the TERMINATOR make it FUN to race again.
10-29-2008, 03:43 PM
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I agree. Being a former 2V owner the motor/platform isn't terrible, but in every form it's inferior to the LS1(perhaps not in stock reliability but this is a marginal difference). There are so many ex-GT owners on here, but how often do you see someone sell their LS1 car for a 2V GT? Never lol.
10-29-2008, 03:47 PM
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I don't see how 1-2 carlengths is "handing there ***." From a roll, sure... but half the guys on here always talk about how dig races are the only way to go, and then flip-flop when we start talking about car with equal ets and lower trapspeeds. Then it's all about, "Well we will win from a roll."
10-29-2008, 03:56 PM
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I agree. Being a former 2V owner the motor/platform isn't terrible, but in every form it's inferior to the LS1(perhaps not in stock reliability but this is a marginal difference). There are so many ex-GT owners on here, but how often do you see someone sell their LS1 car for a 2V GT? Never lol.
I always see a grip of GTs in the for sale ads a few z28s but rarely any SS WS-6 . The bottomline is those 2v are girl cars "no offense theres some female race car drivers that will hand me my *** on a platter"
10-29-2008, 04:08 PM
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Cammed+spray LS1s are making 500+ easily and being pretty reliable. Dudes with blowers are blowing their motors up on the 4.6 with less than 450 rwhp. Granted I can find examples like that for the LS1 as well but overall people are usually making 100+ less rwhp on a stock block 4.6 vs. a stock block LS1. Not only that but the LS1 is so much easier to mod/make power with. You pretty much need FI just to crack 400 rwhp on a 2V 4.6.
The LS1 is just so much better in terms of modding than the 4.6, it makes you a bit emo just thinking about it.
The LS1 is just so much better in terms of modding than the 4.6, it makes you a bit emo just thinking about it.
Yes, you do need FI to crack 400.......totally different setup than a pushrod, that's why. Not only that, you spend more N/A to achieve the same power as FI and that affects market/availability.
That last line had me cracking up......making you emo just thinking about it.
ROFLMAO @ reply from google.
10-29-2008, 04:11 PM
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That last line had me cracking up......making you emo just thinking about it.
10-29-2008, 04:14 PM
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LOL you just don't understand. I spent the last 8ish months of ownership(owned it for 2 years) with that car just wishing I had an LS1. Every time I'd get on the dyno, or go down to the drag strip or just run someone on the highway. You can taste the desperation unless you have an endless pocketbook.
My laughing wasn't meant as an insult.....I honestly thought it was hilarious.
10-29-2008, 04:18 PM
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So I sold that ****, bought this wrecked C5, which isn't quite finished yet but it's shaping up nicely and I'm pretty sure I'll never look back/no regrets lol. I still have my nitrous kit so on day one I will exceed the power my 2V made by a good bit.
It's a solid car, overall build quality is above an F-Body. If someone just wants a DD with some pep or a 12 second car(with a few mods) by all means consider it. But if you want more than that get an LSx or 4V for sure.
10-29-2008, 04:21 PM
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I actually have been thinking about a 2v for a DD, since gas is droping. When I have more money saved up, and get a better job, I would really love a new edge. Quick enough for DD use, and just have the T/A for the weekends. Isn't the gas mileage worse then an F-body though?
10-29-2008, 04:22 PM
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I actually have been thinking about a 2v for a DD, since gas is droping. When I have more money saved up, and get a better job, I would really love a new edge. Quick enough for DD use, and just have the T/A for the weekends. Isn't the gas mileage worse then an F-body though?
I considered it for a DD too, until I saw mach prices getting in the mid 10s. THat's not much more than some people are asking for their 2V's. UH, DUH, let me think about dat one.
10-29-2008, 04:24 PM
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Isn't the gas mileage worse then an F-body though?
10-29-2008, 04:30 PM
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I thought we were talking about 2000hp 2v's. Now we are on 1000hp and 1500hp 4v's?
10-29-2008, 04:30 PM
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The terminators are at 20k - 22k I mainly see verts for sale no hard tops ???