what should i do

[chrisLT1]

im fixin to get some money and i dont know if i should put money into my LT1 or buy an LS1

[67CamaroRSSS]

Go LSx and you'll never go back. I'm even considering an LSx based engine (with 4L60 or maybe a TKO) instead of the 454 thats currently in my 67.

[LS1Powerhouse]

[JaycenK]

What do you want out of it? What are your greater plans for the car?

[JaycenK]

Here is a place that builds solid LT1's if you go that rout. They have been featured in CHP mag multiple times. This way you don't need to change that much. http://golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_lt4.html

[blk_ss02]

dude go with an ls6 for the price you cant beat it i swapped my ls1 for an ls6 and its the shit

[TAallday]

how much would a ls6 be?

[dpinson]

i would find a nice ls1 to baby and then build the lt1
if not then i would build the lt1 and go carbureted
or maybe sell the lt1 and buy and build a ls1


sorry man im not much help
damn i hate choices
but you can get a 440hp ls2 from scoggin dickey for $5095.00 not sure on a ls6

[67CamaroRSSS]

While you can put an LS1 into an LT1 car it's a PITA and not worth the effort IMHO. Find a good LS1 car and go from there.

Or if you're stoked over the LT1 it can be built also. But the LS1 has so much more potential. I know, I've owned both.

[blk_ss02]

go to www.crateenginedepot.com its like $3200 04 cts-v crate motor works with an ls1 engine harness

[chrisLT1]

but ive only got bout $3100 and a LT1

[Cayenne97]

but ive only got bout $3100 and a LT1

Go with Advanced Induction. They have a 355 LT1 "street" H/C setup that put down 480rwhp/419rwtq, 11.30's in the 1/4 in street trim. That will definitely get those guys respect.

http://advancedinduction.com/AiPerfLT1.html

[dpinson]

with 3100 you might just want to build the lt1

if you do it right im sure you could forge it and buy cam and heads
or come up with a good drop in for close to that

[67CamaroRSSS]

go to www.crateenginedepot.com its like $3200 04 cts-v crate motor works with an ls1 engine harness

I looked over that site and the engine you reference is more like $5200 not $3200. Even the LS6 service engine (long block) is $4700+. Not bad prices but a far cry from only $3200.

Item #89017532 is an 04 LS1 for $3429.06 and item #89017653 is an 04-05 Caddy LS6 for $3558.28. I'm guessing both are reman engines as they don't require an exchange core and will need all other accessories for the particular vehicle they will be going in. Not a bad price really but unless you have all the other items it'll add up in a hurry.

To the OP: Unless you can secure a 99 or newer F-body you're out of luck regarding an LSx based package.

Like stated above stick with the LT1 and build it.

[danmeksch]

There was a '97 Camaro on ebay for (Buy it now) $5900 or best offer, that had the corvette LS1 motor in it with FAST intake and throttle body on it. I don't think it has sold yet! Offer your $3k and there's your motor with eveerything you need

[BlueMagicSS]

I'd go with an LS1..... no doubt about it....

[Cayenne97]

Here's one of my dyno graphs if it helps any in making your decision. This was done on the stock stroke (355), LPE heads/cam. Just an example of the numbers an LT1 can put up, and this run was made with a faulty opti. The car made 440rwhp after the fix. Lets just say I have a lot of fun with heads/cam LS1's!