LT1's really do suck! - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

NJ346 · 08-16-2009, 07:15 PM

My hatred for LT1's just got even bigger(as if that's possible). I got to work on one today and what a pain in the ass it is. On top of that, when everything is finished, you can't even take it out for a spin and enjoy the ride because they are so ****ing slow! ****ing boat anchors tore up fingers and knuckles. God damn, never buy an Lt1 car, they're slow, constantly have oil leaks, and are very un-entertaining!

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maroman88 · 08-16-2009, 07:20 PM

u got paid to fix a car...if they break soooo often, u make more money. i loved mine, never had a single problem with it even with 128k miles

LTb1ow · 08-16-2009, 07:21 PM

You just suck at cars.

Squirrel · 08-16-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN

My hatred for LT1's just got even bigger(as if that's possible). I got to work on one today and what a pain in the ass it is. On top of that, when everything is finished, you can't even take it out for a spin and enjoy the ride because they are so ****ing slow! ****ing boat anchors tore up fingers and knuckles. God damn, never buy an Lt1 car, they're slow, constantly have oil leaks, and are very un-entertaining!

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mine ran 13's stock with 150+k on it...

NJ346 · 08-16-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by maroman88

u got paid to fix a car...if they break soooo often, u make more money. i loved mine, never had a single problem with it even with 128k miles

actually it was a favor, so that's what made it even worse. Wasted 4 hrs on a radiator because the bottom of the radiator support got ****ed up in an accident.

BigRocsFirebird · 08-16-2009, 07:55 PM

hey at this point i'd take a Lt1. i have a 3.4L haha

emolineaux · 08-16-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Squirrel

mine ran 13's stock with 150+k on it...

my 93 ss clone lt1 ran 13s stock with 177k + miles lol

BonzoHansen · 08-16-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN

actually it was a favor, so that's what made it even worse. Wasted 4 hrs on a radiator because the bottom of the radiator support got ****ed up in an accident.

and that is lt1's fault

LTb1ow · 08-16-2009, 08:46 PM

Go swap lifters on the LS1 car and come back.

NJ346 · 08-16-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowSomePromise

Go swap lifters on the LS1 car and come back.

that's easy...the Ls1 is on the engine stand

NJ346 · 08-16-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

and that is lt1's fault

no, but the fact that when I finally got it done and then took it for a spin after and got no enjoyment from the ride...that is the LT1's fault.

Blackbirdws6 · 08-16-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

and that is lt1's fault

+1

I do have to admit my car is not the most fun to work on however I do ask for it. My latest valve cover install left my arms scraped and cut to hell. Just about everything I do on the car makes me bleed but...I do enjoy it when it's done.

I would think someone of your stature should be able to get just about anywhere on a car. Suck it up

JL8Jeff · 08-16-2009, 11:19 PM

There's really no difference working on an LT1 car vs an LS1 car. It's the 4th gen engine compartment that is FTL! Stop whining until you have to change out the passenger side AIR check valve on a 93 LT1! The LS1 was a bigger PITA when it comes to the rear passenger side spark plug and wire when doing headers and I've done them on both engines. The best thing about the LS1 is that it makes a good 30-50 hp more than an LT1 with the same mods and still idles smooth as can be and passes inspection easily!

Radiator! Give me a break!

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Slow-V6 · 08-16-2009, 11:39 PM

Oh and let me tell you that the LS1 Fbody is so easy to work on!! Yes the LT1 is a Pain but so is any 4th gen Fbody. And another thing, Its a F-body!! If you were a true Fbody fan then it shouldnt matter what engine is in the car to be enjoyable to drive! I have a blast driving my buddies 81 Turbo 301 T/A ! That this is a 16 second car but I still enjoy driving it around.

HeadlessNorseman · 08-17-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow-V6

If you were a true Fbody fan then it shouldnt matter what engine is in the car to be enjoyable to drive!

truth

NJ346 · 08-17-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JL8Jeff

There's really no difference working on an LT1 car vs an LS1 car. It's the 4th gen engine compartment that is FTL! Stop whining until you have to change out the passenger side AIR check valve on a 93 LT1! The LS1 was a bigger PITA when it comes to the rear passenger side spark plug and wire when doing headers and I've done them on both engines. The best thing about the LS1 is that it makes a good 30-50 hp more than an LT1 with the same mods and still idles smooth as can be and passes inspection easily!

Radiator! Give me a break!

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I don't doubt the radiator job is any easier on my car, it was just the disappointment after the job was done that the power just wasn't there that I'm used to. I guess that's the difference between a 14 second car and a 12 second car.

BigRocsFirebird · 08-17-2009, 01:20 AM

hey switch drivetains with me.. i have no problem lol

LS1ow · 08-17-2009, 01:27 AM

Miles · 08-17-2009, 01:33 AM

i want to buy a nice ls1...but i have so many lt1 options its not even funny..

sweetbmxrider · 08-17-2009, 08:23 AM

go touch the back of your intake

Triple-A · 08-17-2009, 09:15 AM

I have worked on both and absolutely love working on LT1.
Maybe cuz on my own LT1 there is not a single bolts that I haven't torched.
I had a lot more trouble working on LS than LT... need more tools.

KirkEvil · 08-17-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple-A

I had a lot more trouble working on LS than LT... need more tools.

What? You could practically disassemble an entire ls1 car with a 8, 10, and 15mm wrench.

BonzoHansen · 08-17-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KirkEvil

What? You could practically disassemble an entire ls1 car with one plasma cutter.

fixed

Pampered-Z · 08-17-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple-A

I have worked on both and absolutely love working on LT1.
Maybe cuz on my own LT1 there is not a single bolts that I haven't torched.
I had a lot more trouble working on LS than LT... need more tools.

I'd have to agree with that, I have no problems working on LTs, but LSs I'm still on a learning curve. But them, I've probably pulled apart 25 LT1 over the years and they are far more like a traditional SBC and I've only gotten into about 3-4 LS1s?

Far as LTs being so much slower then an LS I really don't see that much difference when stock? Well , maybe if you happned to drive one with the 2:73s gears. Drive one with the 3:42 and they are only a tick slower then an LS and both engine run/feel the same, you don't really feel the claimed "extra torque" of the LT engine, nor the "top end" of the LS. At least not from my butt-o-meter.

camaroracer1992 · 08-17-2009, 10:45 AM

i know plenty of people with lt1's and they dont bitch. the ls series is def a bad ass motor but the LT's are just as good