Whats better? LS1 or LT1?

[triplerc]

Looking at some cars, but wondering what motor is better, which can handle more upgrades,and such ... what gives the best horse and torque ratings. help

[atgm72]

I have 2 cars, one with each engine. 1999 Z28 with LS1, and 1994 Corvette Coupe with LT1, both black (not that color matters). The LS1 has more hp and torque, but since the LT1 has been around longer, more aftermarket parts are available, and in a greater range of prices. With the LS1, there are fewer bolt ons. The LS1 starts with only a difference of approx. 10-15 hp more anyway, so it's not a big deal. But keep in mind that the LS1 upgrades are more expensive usually too. My wife (who CAN drag) just hates it when I beat her off the line with the Z28, but then again, I can't keep with her in the Vette at 170 mph either.
I hope this helps.
Scott

[daeckert]

hey bud,
thats for you to decide, both motors have their ups and downs and everything after that is personal opinion. my opinion is LT1, but my opinion is probably biast as i own an LT1

[barrchr]

LS1 cars are capable of low 13s-high 12s of the lot, whereas LT1 cars are still high13 low 14 second cars. I does not take much for a smaller engine stang to outrun an LT1 BUT the mustang better be packing some serious upgrades to even run with the LS1s. In my opinion there is no comparison whatsoever. I live 3 miles away from the racetrack and see this weekly. PS, chevy builds junk anyway, give that camaro or firebird 30K miles and tell me how its holding up if it is. ford rules even though they are slower. nah

[daeckert]

That coming from a guy who owns a 4.6 high 14 sec mustang. Yea go ahead and tell us your mustang ran better than mid 14's stock, I'm not going to knock either chevrolet motor i think they both are pretty sweet especially when compared to the GT's 4.6 with and without a supercharger.

[barrchr]

1st off slim, my car is a 99 GT that ran 14.12 at 97 directly off the showroom. 4:10s and exhaust and the car runs in the 13.70-13.80 range all day. I realize the LS1s run quicker than that BUT they have 350 cubic inches, I HAVE 281. Lets see Einstein, 281 cubic inches that runs 14.10s off the lot. So an engine(LS1) that has 20% more cubic inches should run the 1/4 in 80% of the time it takes me, which is 11.28. Who runs better for the amount of cubic inches, thats what I thought. When you have an LS1 that runs in the 11s off the lot, then say something. I wasnt here to bash the LS1, only to say that it is indeed a tight motor BUT since you are so ingenius , maybe you already know that the new 4.6s run better for their size than an LS1. NOw

[daeckert]

I suppose i could get on here all day long and say i run 9's in a 4 banger. But the truth is i actually am a big ford fan i just dont think ford has made a mustang that runs as well and as long as a camaro. Hey shortround why dont you check your car's weight before you start rattling off numbers and then think about, then go take a math class or 2 and listen for the pop.......... You know the sound your gonna here when your head pops out of your butt..

[barrchr]

like I said, you are a genious

[daeckert]

you must be pretty smart how did you know i scored a 138 on my IQ test

[barrchr]

i know many things, like the fact that an LT1 on its best day cannot compare to the LS1. quit replying so I will quit. I wont let you get the last word. 138 my a@#

[daeckert]

Its not about the last word its about how slow and stupid you and your car is. Go back to you mustang forum and cry on their shoulders about your 14 sec stang, dont bring it into the house of men.

[barrchr]

f the house of men. I know all about you arkansans.is your house attatched to your vehicle? there will be no crying about my 13 second car because it is not about speed baby, its about looking good and I doubt you do with your house attatched, im through with you

[daeckert]

OK now that short round is gone, I will still say to the originally author of the original thread you decide- a chevy motor is a chevy motor they are both great and run well you heard it yourself from the tenessee titan of terror on how fast his mustang is so if speed is your game and not bragging about how slow your car is and how "good" it looks then you have made the right descion to buy a CHEVROLET CAMARO stock or not you will be happy with both motors. have fun

[barrchr]

indeed.........

[Gripenfelter]

the aftermarket toys for the LS1 are more expensive than the LT1.

The LT1 has more low end grunt while the LS1 is better on the top end.

The LT1 is also prone to distributor failure because its underneath the waterpump.

The LS1 has no distributor and in fact has one coil for each cylinder.