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Old 01-17-2013, 12:30 PM   #51
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Originally Posted by Paul Huryk View Post
Except for the BBC versions, none of the small blocks would even be close to an LS1. I think the fastest LT1 motored car (in a Vette) ran 13.8 at 101mph in some old magazine back in the day, which makes it as fast as an equivalent 4th gen LT1 car. Most of those SBC were over cammed, had crappy exhaust systems, not so good flowing heads, and were never tuned right from the factory.
Only exception I can think of is the Yenko Deuces. Mid 13s, sometimes 12s depending on driver.
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