cyrus Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 For Turbo Appilication LT1 or LS1/LS2 I know the LS1 is a better NA engine, but if I want to Turbo one, I know I will need to put forge pistons about (8:5) and larger injectors and tune it. LS1 parts are NOT cheap where as I believe the LT1 will interchange will old SBC. This would allow me to build the LT1 cheaper and hopefully better. Also the LT1 will bolt into my application. Any info on LT1 Turbos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Through my reading, I have read the LT1 is better for boosted applications. you might want to PM lt1will260, he has a twin turbo lt1 camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighft01 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Lt1's are def. cheaper to mod, but when you are buying all forged parts anyway you are going to be spending alot of $$$. I dont think the aftermarket following for Lt1's is that great though. Only thing i can think of is its an iron block and could potentially hold more power. I think Ls1 blocks give up about 800hp, but dont quote me on that. I think in the long run you are better off with an LSx motor, its much better than an lt1 in most ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1 Z Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hey Cyrus! Kind of funny, I saw your old (smurf) blue Z last night! I believe the guy that has it is going LS2. Anyways, what about p.m.ing Darius or Justin Samberg. Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big B Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 The ls1's have better heads and you can use the iron lq blocks for more strength. But I belive the the older sbc stuff has better oil flow. This is stock for stock. Both have there pros and cons. You can overcome either of the two's weekness' when you start building the motor for boost. Most aftermarket parts (pistons, rods,cam) are gonna be around the same price for the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrus Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Clear as mud still. Does anyone know of examples on the web? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Clear as mud still. Does anyone know of examples on the web? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2108416/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrus Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 ^^^ Wow Cool ride look like 500 or 600 RWHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thats a very well thoughtout install. I wonder if the alternator, PS bracket he cooked up would clear the JTR setback plate. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Go to ls1tech.com and start searching. There are a bunch of guys there putting down very serious HP with LS motors. The big dogs do gravitate toward the iron blocks from truck motors. Lots of opinion posted there on what each block will tolerate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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