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Advantages of a Ls1 over LT1 by pavo_roddy
Started on: 05-25-2005 03:00 AM
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Last post by: Formula88 on 05-27-2005 10:57 AM
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Report this Post05-25-2005 03:00 AM Click Here to See the Profile for pavo_roddySend a Private Message to pavo_roddyDirect Link to This Post
Hi all,

What are some of the advatages of the newer motor over the older one.?? Wouldn't an all alluminum lt1 be just as superb an engine as an ls1?? Mainly I just don't understand the difference between an alluminum lt1 and new ls1...........

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Report this Post05-25-2005 03:07 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Rickady88GTSend a Private Message to Rickady88GTDirect Link to This Post
No such thing as an all aluminum factory LT1.

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Report this Post05-25-2005 04:00 AM Click Here to See the Profile for pavo_roddySend a Private Message to pavo_roddyDirect Link to This Post
Hi all,

Yeah, I know that rick, thanx for pointing this out for anyone that doesn't...... So you'd end up spening more for after market equipment.....But once you got there is there a difference in technology, or any difference at all.......Other than the extra money....LOL.....The reason I ask this, which I think is kinda retarded, is that I just like the look of the intake on the Lt1 better then the ls1...

edit: What sux is that I've never seen a CAI for an lt1, but you can have them on an ls1.......

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Report this Post05-25-2005 09:49 AM Click Here to See the Profile for AKMClick Here to visit AKM's HomePageSend a Private Message to AKMDirect Link to This Post
Confucious say, man with most money go fastest.

LT1 heads vs LS1 heads, no comparison. LS1 heads will outflow LT1 heads hands down, ported or unported versions of either, when comparing amount of money spent. A mild cam with a stock LS1 motor can put down well over 350 RWHP. LT1's would be lucky to break 300.

But you can't put a pair of SB2.2 heads on an LS1 block, but they can be made to work on an LT1 block. So if you're willing to drop the money, you can make mo' power. This ignores the C5R aspect but we probably aren't talking about $6k blocks and $3k bare heads on a Fiero forum.

If you're running a factory computer, the LT1 won't rev above 7000 RPMs (computer cuts off). LS1's can do it no prob (my shift point is 7200, have gone as high as 7500).

Properly built, the motors will likely cost about the same. If *I* were looking to do a retrofit, I'd do an LS1 based on the weight alone. The computer system will be more expensive with an LS1, but I think the advancement is worth it. If the LS1 intake is 'too ugly', you could always get a set of 'vette Fuel Rail Covers (FRC's), or even get a LS1 Holden (Australian version) plenum cover.

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Report this Post05-25-2005 01:09 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Formula88Send a Private Message to Formula88Direct Link to This Post
LT1 has Opti-Spark
LS1 doesn't

LS1 wins.

Besides that, the LS1 weighs less, has superior head design (for all but race heads), stronger block with 6-bolt mains, less weight, makes more power given similar mods, ...

What was the advantage of the LT1 again? Ok, you can get an LT1 kit from Archie, but he also does LS1s now, so there.

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Report this Post05-27-2005 04:43 AM Click Here to See the Profile for pavo_roddySend a Private Message to pavo_roddyDirect Link to This Post
Hi all,

So other than better flowing heads there really is no advantage between the engines....Has GM been making the same motor since the, what, 50's???

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Report this Post05-27-2005 08:34 AM Click Here to See the Profile for WillSend a Private Message to WillDirect Link to This Post
The LS1 is a clean sheet design. The only parts that carry over from the LT1 are valve lifters and rod bearings.

EVERYTHING about the LS1 is far superior to the LT1 and every small Chevy that came before.
There is no aluminum LT1. Period.

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Report this Post05-27-2005 10:33 AM Click Here to See the Profile for 86fieroEarlSend a Private Message to 86fieroEarlDirect Link to This Post
I know a few ppl running LS1s on this forum, Could archie's kit be made to fit a LS1 or are there any kits to LS1 engines ?
I have a girlfriend with a LS1 in here TA and I always loved that engine.

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Report this Post05-27-2005 10:57 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Formula88Send a Private Message to Formula88Direct Link to This Post
You can't modify Archie's kit to fit an LS1, but he does LS1s now. It required a new design kit. Call him for specifics.
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