How can you tell a LS1 Engine?

[Zyphyer]

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]

have you seen the motor, or a pic of it?what year is it?

[CreepingDeath94]

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]

i've seen the motor but i cant tell one v8 from another without a little help from my friends

[poormillionaire2]

Just google it in the image section. Tons of pics on the net.

[G-man422]

^ what he said.

[Mr. Luos]

Like this....

Back when all I had was lid, cat-back, and that stupid SLP MAF.

[Mr. Luos]

Now...

[G-man422]

WOAH! Very nice. thats quite an improvement.

[Mr. Luos]

MUCH has changed.
The only stock internal part is the rocker arms.

[G-man422]

Wow, how long have you had the car, and been working on it?

[Mr. Luos]

Just over 4 years for both.

[poormillionaire2]

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.

[G-man422]

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

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.

[doodad]

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.