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Pampered-Z · 04-28-2009, 09:37 AM

The LS1 will probably end up the same fate as all past engines when GM does some new design and uses a new designation code. Then everyone with those engines will look down on the LS1 like the LS1 guys try to do to the LT1w. Which I always found odd, The TPI cars never bashed the carbed guys, or the LT1 guys never bashed the PTI guys. Guess the LS1 are a different breed?

Few years back there was some secret ceramic / polymer engine that was 1/3 the weight of metal and because the material it required no internal oiling system. With ultra light weight parts and no heat issues the engine had outstanding performance potential. I'm amazed it hasn't made it into the public yet, but gas prices probably are keeping electric cars a more popular option for selling new cars.

As far as old school going away, don't think so. Way too many people still love a good old 350 engine, go to any drag strip or cruise night and count the carb'd SB and BB cars and compare them to the LT or LS cars. Other then these message boards the old school still rules! Even on here, look at the fastest cars, JS, Bad434 and what are their setups?

04-28-2009, 09:37 AM	#33
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	The LS1 will probably end up the same fate as all past engines when GM does some new design and uses a new designation code. Then everyone with those engines will look down on the LS1 like the LS1 guys try to do to the LT1w. Which I always found odd, The TPI cars never bashed the carbed guys, or the LT1 guys never bashed the PTI guys. Guess the LS1 are a different breed? Few years back there was some secret ceramic / polymer engine that was 1/3 the weight of metal and because the material it required no internal oiling system. With ultra light weight parts and no heat issues the engine had outstanding performance potential. I'm amazed it hasn't made it into the public yet, but gas prices probably are keeping electric cars a more popular option for selling new cars. As far as old school going away, don't think so. Way too many people still love a good old 350 engine, go to any drag strip or cruise night and count the carb'd SB and BB cars and compare them to the LT or LS cars. Other then these message boards the old school still rules! Even on here, look at the fastest cars, JS, Bad434 and what are their setups? __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!! Last edited by Pampered-Z; 04-28-2009 at 09:38 AM.