 LT1 or LS1 front end, I can't decide... |
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 Mar 22 2015, 11:04 PM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105  |
The 99 is a parts car. The 97 is my street/track car. I just can't make up my mind!
If I stick with the 97, I'll sell the 99 front end to buy a 97 SS hood. If I swap the 99 front end over, I'll put a grill in it that looks nice, make it a front breather and use the fog light holes for brake ducts. I need help. Give me your opinions. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/Camaro/07A408E8-134B-431D-8C79-171F9DC0C51F.jpg) This post has been edited by Steve91T: Mar 22 2015, 11:05 PM |
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Mar 23 2015, 10:14 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
One vote for LS1 (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)
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Mar 24 2015, 12:02 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
Has anyone ever actually tested which one is more aero/creates more front downforce??
Even if it is not street legal in most places, putting plexiglass covers over the LT1's 'buckets' would probably help the aero A LOT. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Is there an LSx in the '97??? This post has been edited by dailydriver: Mar 24 2015, 12:03 AM |
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Mar 24 2015, 03:44 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
QUOTE (dailydriver @ Mar 23 2015, 08:02 PM)  Has anyone ever actually tested which one is more aero/creates more front downforce?? Even if it is not street legal in most places, putting plexiglass covers over the LT1's 'buckets' would probably help the aero A LOT. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Is there an LSx in the '97??? There will be! I've got a junkyard LT1 in there now that I'm going to run till it doesn't anymore. I'm going to start saving for an LS1 that I want to do heads and cam to. That's another reason why I bought the 99 SS, so I can borrow the cross member from it. Every other person I talk to has a different opinion on what front end they like better. The car is going to be black. If I went with the LS1 front end, I'd paint the inside of the headlights black like 6liter offers. I also need to get rid of the black plastic grill for something better. There's something about that LT1 nose though... |
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Mar 27 2015, 05:10 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
I'm getting to that point of sellng the LS1 front end and buying a LT1 SS hood or just putting the LS1 front end on my car and being done with it. Cost is going to be about the same either way. I need more opinions. My wife is getting mad when I say I need to work in the garage and she finds me just staring at the two cars drinking beer.
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Mar 27 2015, 09:12 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
I prefer the looks of the catfish, and believe it is shorter by a couple inches also.
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Mar 27 2015, 10:56 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 102 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 1,588 |
I vote for the LT1. Never cared for the newer style... I wanted an LS1 car, but passed on a few opportunities to get a newer SS because of the front end.
My LS1 purchases will be limited to Trans Ams. Everyone has their preferences I guess. I may be biased though. (IMG:http://www.lonniesperformance.com/images/camaro/Camaros.jpg) This post has been edited by Lonnie: Mar 27 2015, 11:31 PM |
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Mar 28 2015, 12:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 592 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Logan, UT Member No.: 1,416 |
LS1
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Mar 28 2015, 11:12 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 18-September 04 From: State College, PA Member No.: 462 |
I vote for the 97 front end. I like it more, it's more pointier, maybe more aerodynamic if you cover up the headlight.
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Apr 2 2015, 01:42 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/produc...products_id=246
Opinions on this. I know I'm wearing you guys out. I'll make a decision soon I promise! |
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Apr 2 2015, 06:22 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 78 Joined: 27-October 11 Member No.: 119,647 |
I think the LT1 cars looked way better.
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Apr 2 2015, 05:18 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 44 Joined: 10-October 09 From: Kitchener, Ontario Member No.: 6,468 |
I like the LT1 front end. With an SS hood you've got it made... and an LS1 under the hood that is. ;-)
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Apr 13 2015, 02:25 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 41 Joined: 20-March 15 Member No.: 223,865 |
I like the ls1 front ends, I'm just partial to them.
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