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Originally Posted by 12secondv6
Dodge Neon FTW - epicness!
My experience between the LS1, LT1, and 3.8L V6.... I found my v6 quite easy. LS1 was pretty easy. LT1 was more challengin than the LS1 and V6... but not too bad.
Granted, I haven't done extensive mods - just your average things.
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I have worked on both for many years.
When you first pop open the hood of the 4gen it looks kinda intimating but is just like any other sbc with a few changes.... (i am talking about a LT1)
For example: The biggest complaint I get is changing spark plugs on the lt1 .... well with the right tools and know how its pretty easy and not that bad (i am not saying is a piece of cake) but, with a shorty ratchet and and few tricks it can be done in about an 1 hour....
As far as the LS1 yes there are many things that are great about it number one in my book is the head design (a nice piece of work)
and there are many things about this motor that makes it nice (one thing that comes to mind is the gasket seal and this design solves allot of the oil seepage and leaking problems are a thing of the past.... but there some special tools required to assemble these motors .... for example aliment tool for the timing chain cover (yes you can assemble this with it but to do it right and not to have problems down the line it a must)
also the price to build which is usually about 15%-20% more then a typical LT1)