Is a stock 4th gen F body quicker than a 1st gen F body?

[WildBillyT]

Originally Posted by Paul Huryk

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.

[Paul Huryk]

Originally Posted by LTb1ow

Please, do show this.

Here is a stock LT1 dyno

That is a very nice, flat TQ curve - looking very similar to a mild carbed 350 SBC.

My point is that the L98 motors have 20lb-ft more TQ and you definitely feel it down low, the 40 to 60hp difference in output makes for an obviously faster car.

I had a few friends with 1993 LT1 cars when they were new - they just didn't have the take off of the 1989 to 1992 350 cars, even though the 93s would easily win the race after 60mph.

[BonzoHansen]

could have been gearing