ls1 underrated?
#1
ls1 underrated?
Hey, i'm from allfordmustangs.com and we are having this dispute.. The question is, are the Ls1's ACTUALY 325 hp at the crank or are the underrated? I have seen many times that they are putting down like 317 to the wheels on the dyno.. I also have heard that they are the same engine that are in the vettes, but they just lower the rating to make it look like the vette is weak or somethign like that...
http://www.musclemustangfastfords.c...mff_deathmatch/
Thanks guys
http://www.musclemustangfastfords.c...mff_deathmatch/
Thanks guys
#4
Ok, first of yes they are the exact same engine that goes into the corvette. And yes they are underrated. Gm didnt want people buying a car for 20K less knowing that they would be getting the same performance. So they advertised a lower power rating. This also helped sky rocketing insurance rates for f-bodys. Ive seen completely stock cars put down 320hp at the rear wheels. Ive also seen a stock car get a re-tune, and lay down 347hp at the wheels. The LS1 in GM F-Body's is most definetly underrated.
#5
I have put quite a few miles in C5 Vettes (A 98,99, and 01), and my Z28 (completely stock) feels just as fast as a Vette in a straight line (the corners are a different story!!). I have read alot about Z28/SS "freaks" that put 330hp to the rear wheels completely stock. There is also a guy around here who ran a stock 2001 (I think) Z28 at 12.9! Definitely underrated.
#9
Originally posted by JustAnotherT/A
an aluminum driveshaft will get u that well not that efficient but pretty freakin close.
an aluminum driveshaft will get u that well not that efficient but pretty freakin close.
I wonder what it would make w/the aluminum one...?
Yup, LS1 is underrated for sure.
TS
#10
1998GT,
First off, welcome to the Z28 board!. I really respect and appreciate the fact that you dropped in to ask the question. I own a '01 Z28 but have always admired the GT Mustangs and love it when there's FRIENDLY competiiton b/t the two old rivals: Mustang & Camaro. I'm not one of those who bag on GT owners (but I do scoff at the V-6's; to me American muscle has to have a V-8, IMO). I just like American muscle in all its forms. So, I admire your bravery for chiming in and hope the decades-old rivalry remains... but in the spirit of FRIENDLY competition!
BTW, I'm at ~330 hp with my A4 coupe with minor mod's (air filter element; power chip).
Regards,
Daryl
PS- love the look of the '05 Mustangs and the Bullit 'Stangs!
First off, welcome to the Z28 board!. I really respect and appreciate the fact that you dropped in to ask the question. I own a '01 Z28 but have always admired the GT Mustangs and love it when there's FRIENDLY competiiton b/t the two old rivals: Mustang & Camaro. I'm not one of those who bag on GT owners (but I do scoff at the V-6's; to me American muscle has to have a V-8, IMO). I just like American muscle in all its forms. So, I admire your bravery for chiming in and hope the decades-old rivalry remains... but in the spirit of FRIENDLY competition!
BTW, I'm at ~330 hp with my A4 coupe with minor mod's (air filter element; power chip).
Regards,
Daryl
PS- love the look of the '05 Mustangs and the Bullit 'Stangs!
#11
Originally posted by DS01Z28
BTW, I'm at ~330 hp with my A4 coupe with minor mod's (air filter element; power chip).
BTW, I'm at ~330 hp with my A4 coupe with minor mod's (air filter element; power chip).
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