How can you tell a LS1 Engine?
Zyphyer
07-13-2006, 04:59 PM
I'm looking to buy a firebird off an aquantance, and he swears a LS1 motor was p[ut into his firebird. I want to know if there are any defining marks on the LS1's that will prove wheather it is or not.
97cavalier
07-13-2006, 05:19 PM
have you seen the motor, or a pic of it?what year is it?
CreepingDeath94
07-13-2006, 05:30 PM
The LS1 has a pretty distinctive intake on it. The runners are set back like halfway in the engine bay and appear to run horizontally across the top like an arch. I dont have any pics, but someone like Luos or Formula will. The throttle bosy and valve covers look different too...basically, you cant mistake it for an LT1 or L98.
Zyphyer
07-13-2006, 05:52 PM
i've seen the motor but i cant tell one v8 from another without a little help from my friends :)
poormillionaire2
07-13-2006, 06:12 PM
Just google it in the image section. Tons of pics on the net.
G-man422
07-13-2006, 06:18 PM
^ what he said.
Mr. Luos
07-13-2006, 07:29 PM
Like this....
Back when all I had was lid, cat-back, and that stupid SLP MAF.
http://www.arbybean.com/ar/images/LS1%2001.JPG
Back when all I had was lid, cat-back, and that stupid SLP MAF.
http://www.arbybean.com/ar/images/LS1%2001.JPG
Mr. Luos
07-13-2006, 07:31 PM
G-man422
07-13-2006, 08:09 PM
WOAH! Very nice. thats quite an improvement.
Mr. Luos
07-13-2006, 08:16 PM
MUCH has changed.
The only stock internal part is the rocker arms. :lol:
The only stock internal part is the rocker arms. :lol:
G-man422
07-13-2006, 08:20 PM
Wow, how long have you had the car, and been working on it?
Mr. Luos
07-13-2006, 08:28 PM
Just over 4 years for both.
poormillionaire2
07-13-2006, 08:31 PM
What a hunk of junk that is! Its not even worth scap metal!
j/k.
Sorry, the only way I can feel better about myself is to put others down. I need a new engine.
j/k.
Sorry, the only way I can feel better about myself is to put others down. I need a new engine.
G-man422
07-13-2006, 08:33 PM
Just over 4 years for both.
I just checked out the vid in your sig. Very cool. again, nice car, and thanks for the help about the engines in my thread.
I just checked out the vid in your sig. Very cool. again, nice car, and thanks for the help about the engines in my thread.
doodad
07-13-2006, 09:07 PM
Curtis basicly built his own vehicle!! did an impressive job.. 525rwhp all motor is VERY VERY RESPECTABLE..
oh by the way.. thread starter, just look at photos here and look at the car's engine and you will be able to tell.
oh by the way.. thread starter, just look at photos here and look at the car's engine and you will be able to tell.
roadxing
07-14-2006, 11:29 PM
just have to say, very nice Mr.Luos
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