# Another LS1 VS LT1
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [May 15, 2008, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528 "2008-05-15T20:14:49Z")
**Posts on this page:** 14
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@9c1ny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1ny)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2008, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/21 "2008-05-17T09:53:46Z")
LS1 FTW
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### Author:  [@FBodyMadnezz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FBodyMadnezz)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2008, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/22 "2008-05-17T10:34:34Z")
go LS1 and never look back.
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### Author:  [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2008, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/23 "2008-05-17T10:50:58Z")
:rant:why does everyone hate LT1’s:(
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### Author:  [@FBodyMadnezz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FBodyMadnezz)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2008, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/24 "2008-05-17T12:01:43Z")
like everyone else has said, theyre harder to work on and have more problems. optispark. shitty aftermarket compared to LS1. optispark. stock for stock make less power. optispark. shitty heads. optispark. less opions for tuning/not as good software from what i hear, but dont know first hand, and did i mention optispark?
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### Author:  [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2008, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/25 "2008-05-17T13:22:49Z")
I remember my 1st LT1 cam swap… i dont like them
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### Author:  [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2008, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/26 "2008-05-17T15:27:29Z")
> [@FBodyMadnezz](#):
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> and did i mention optispark?
^^ +1
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### Author:  [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2008, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/27 "2008-05-17T21:11:49Z")
Thanks guys, I have def been convinced! LS1 it is
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### Author:  [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/28 "2008-05-18T21:04:13Z")
Just bought my ls1 longblock! 5 min ago on ebay.
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### Author:  [@FBodyMadnezz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FBodyMadnezz)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/29 "2008-05-18T21:16:54Z")
:high five:
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### Author:  [@CrazyLT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CrazyLT1)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2008, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/30 "2008-05-19T10:21:47Z")
I have an LT1 with a small cam, home ported stock heads, and 7ish pounds of boost.
I have never been beatin by an LS1 that did not also have a power adder. Have beatin LS1’s with many different heads/cam combo’s, as well as a few with nitrous/forced induction.
Chucks LS1 firehawk beat me a couple years ago when he had the D1 blower. But I only have an S-trim.
I’m not trying to say that the LT1 is better by any means. Becuase obviously the LS1 is better with all else equal.
BUT…-LT1’s can be made to go fast with the right parts combinations, and are relatively cheap to build. I personally think it is cool/different to do something else than what everyone else is doing.
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### Author:  [@Twizted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twizted)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2008, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/31 "2008-05-19T10:28:51Z")
> [@Firehawk853](#):
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> As far as the LT1 having a higher power handling I would say FALSE. Yes it is an IRON block, however all LT1’s except the Vette ones are weak 2 bolt mains. Even the 4 bolt main LT1/LT4 blocks don’t secure a crankshaft as good as the Gen III design.
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> LS1 is lighter
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> As far as torque the LS1 makes excellent torque. If you want a fast car without all the LT1 problem get a Gen III engine. I would get a standard SBC before an LT1. Bang for the buck is the 6.0L Iron Gen III blocks, they are around $750 brand new and have been proven to hold over 1000 rwhp with ease. Even stock aluminum blocks can easily hold 700+ flywheel
:word: wjhat he said
Ls1\>Lt1 Alllll day long
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### Author:  [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/32 "2008-05-19T19:08:23Z")
It just so happened that i found a killer deal on an LS1 so i jumped on it. to be honest I probably would of went LT1 just because of money issues but i couldnt pass this one up
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### Author:  [@AJC2500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AJC2500)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2008, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/33 "2008-05-20T05:30:35Z")
I don’t know what all these guys are sayin… LT1\>LS1.
so go buy an LT1 and put that LS1 up for sale…I need one.
but I swear they’re junk. seriously. :snky:
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### Author:  [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2008, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-ls1-vs-lt1/48528/34 "2008-05-20T18:20:04Z")
yeah i picked up the ls1 lacking intake, crank, and oil pan for 350. i might stroke it but it depends on compatibility and money. i am going carb and i am looking at a demon blow through carb which is easily(or easier i should say) turbo’d so as soon as me and my buddy start this project we will have a right up and and some pics
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