Whats the difference in the z28 LS1 and the C5's?
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Whats the difference in the z28 LS1 and the C5's?
Just curious. Im about sick of people putting down my z, claiming that the damn c5 is soooooo much better. Now before I go out and embarass myself, whats the story? I mean I'll give props to the Z06 but to me, the C5 is a Camaro for a middle aged man. Just my humble opinion though.
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Other than the body,suspension,and build quality there is not a lot different in the motor (which is what I think you're asking).The only difference in a C5 LS1 and a F-body LS1 is the air intake and exhaust.
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Originally posted by nikkev
Other than the body,suspension,and build quality there is not a lot different in the motor (which is what I think you're asking).The only difference in a C5 LS1 and a F-body LS1 is the air intake and exhaust.
Other than the body,suspension,and build quality there is not a lot different in the motor (which is what I think you're asking).The only difference in a C5 LS1 and a F-body LS1 is the air intake and exhaust.
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It depends on what you want in your car. If you want a car that handles turns really well, then I guess I'd say go for the 'Vette. For 1/4 mile racing though, I think most would agree that the solid axle in the F-bodies is better suited, and at the track, you'll likely see better times out of an F-body
(obviously I mean for cars of equal power, because a Z06 will beat a stock LS1 F-body).
There are things that are truly "better" about the 'Vette though. Its build quality is supposed to be far superior to F-bodies, and like I said, their independent suspension handles better. They're also in a higher "class", but that's also where you get that attitude from that your Z28 sucks
. I personally don't care though, because for half the price of a 'Vette, I've got a car that handles well enough for me, and it has the same engine! Right now, I'm all about speed, and I don't care as much about the handling. One day I might buy a 'Vette, but I don't look down upon F-bodies at all................if I did, I wouldn't own one, nor would I be a member on this site!
(obviously I mean for cars of equal power, because a Z06 will beat a stock LS1 F-body).There are things that are truly "better" about the 'Vette though. Its build quality is supposed to be far superior to F-bodies, and like I said, their independent suspension handles better. They're also in a higher "class", but that's also where you get that attitude from that your Z28 sucks
. I personally don't care though, because for half the price of a 'Vette, I've got a car that handles well enough for me, and it has the same engine! Right now, I'm all about speed, and I don't care as much about the handling. One day I might buy a 'Vette, but I don't look down upon F-bodies at all................if I did, I wouldn't own one, nor would I be a member on this site!
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Originally posted by Capn Pete
It depends on what you want in your car. If you want a car that handles turns really well, then I guess I'd say go for the 'Vette. For 1/4 mile racing though, I think most would agree that the solid axle in the F-bodies is better suited, and at the track, you'll likely see better times out of an F-body (obviously I mean for cars of equal power, because a Z06 will beat a stock LS1 F-body).
There are things that are truly "better" about the 'Vette though. Its build quality is supposed to be far superior to F-bodies, and like I said, their independent suspension handles better. They're also in a higher "class", but that's also where you get that attitude from that your Z28 sucks. I personally don't care though, because for half the price of a 'Vette, I've got a car that handles well enough for me, and it has the same engine! Right now, I'm all about speed, and I don't care as much about the handling. One day I might buy a 'Vette, but I don't look down upon F-bodies at all................if I did, I wouldn't own one, nor would I be a member on this site!
It depends on what you want in your car. If you want a car that handles turns really well, then I guess I'd say go for the 'Vette. For 1/4 mile racing though, I think most would agree that the solid axle in the F-bodies is better suited, and at the track, you'll likely see better times out of an F-body
(obviously I mean for cars of equal power, because a Z06 will beat a stock LS1 F-body).There are things that are truly "better" about the 'Vette though. Its build quality is supposed to be far superior to F-bodies, and like I said, their independent suspension handles better. They're also in a higher "class", but that's also where you get that attitude from that your Z28 sucks
. I personally don't care though, because for half the price of a 'Vette, I've got a car that handles well enough for me, and it has the same engine! Right now, I'm all about speed, and I don't care as much about the handling. One day I might buy a 'Vette, but I don't look down upon F-bodies at all................if I did, I wouldn't own one, nor would I be a member on this site!
...and that says it all.
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QUOTE- So, if the only difference in the engine is intake and exhaust, why do so many Z28's and SS's have piston slap to some degree and you hardly ever hear of a C5 with piston slap?
This is a fine point, how come corvette LS1 engines are not plagued by piston slap?
This is a fine point, how come corvette LS1 engines are not plagued by piston slap?
couldn't drive his m6? maybe.