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Discussion in 'General' started by VS-S, Dec 20, 2012.

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    VS-S

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    Why do so many people go to the LS1 engines? For example instead of the 5L?
     
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    Ls1 is common as, most of the ls series parts will fit it, and it's a good engine
     
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    Lighter, more power standard, easier and cheaper to get more power out of. More aftermarket parts available. The list goes on. The 5ltr has a strong following, its a good engine, but lacks the technology of the LS series.
     
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    VS-S

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    Ah cool thanks guys. Exhaust, cam and it'll make good power then?
     
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    304's make very little power even when massive dollars are thrown at them...
     
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    Full exhaust, Otr and a mild cam should see 250rwkw? I could be wrong just having a wild guess? Someone correct me if I'm wrong
     
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    Anyone know how much they make completely stock?
     
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    Depends which one. The one in the VT started at 220kw and the one in the VY clubbies was 285.
     
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    a stock 5L....Not much.

    Around 165kw at the fly I think unless its a HSV motor

    A stock LS1 around 220KW at the fly (also higher if HSV motor)
     
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    Why would you wast money upgrading to a 5L V8, when you can upgrade to a decent 5.7L V8?
    The only thing the 5L has over the Ls1 is the sound (everybody has there own opinion on this).
     
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    om nom nom....cammed 5L sound....drewls
     
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    ROFL! Where did you pull that number from??? lol.

    5L VT SS was 179fwkw so are you suggesting they put a newere, higher capacity engine in and got less power?
     
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    He might be thinking of the 5L.......
     
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    Lol I thought he was referring to the stock power of the 5L lol.....not the LS1 haha.....yes obviously the LS1 is a lot more from factory
     
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    I've got a head and cam ls1 and a built 304. Both make around the same power. Ls1 is quicker but I like driving the 5oh better.
     
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    You've had to spend more money on the 5 to make it about the same power as the LS1 hey?
     
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    Yeah I did. But like I said I prefer to drive it. The 304 is my weekender.

    People get caught up in the ls1 makes more power for less crap. If you spent on a 304 what it would cost to do a conversion, the 304 will smash the ls1.
     
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    VS-S

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    I guess it's all down to what you like at the end of the day. Although I don't see many 5L's driving around.
     
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