Lt1 vs. ls1 motor for a bouncer

[collinmaune]

I have been looking at a few motors and wondering what would be the best for a bouncer. I know a few people run lq9s and some ls1. I have been reading some on the lt1 and being able to put a bigger stroker kit it in and it's a lot cheaper but didn't know if the fuel injection system on them would work or if I would have to put a different injection system on it. If that's the case would I be better off running a ls motor then

 

[yankster]

I have a Ram Jet 350 in my buggy, similar to an LT1. 350 hp and 400 tq. The woman's buggy has an LS1.
Supposed to be the same hp but the LS1 turns nearly 7000 rpm and revs a lot faster. My buggy is in line for an LS swap in the next few weeks.
You can get LS1s pretty cheap and there's lots of guys tuning them. That's how I'd go. I figure there's a reason all the new buggies have LS's.

 

[GONOVRIT]

I've ran both. Hands down an LS engine. Anyone that has or had an LT1 and knows anything about LS engines will tell you the same thing.

 

[collinmaune]

I didn't think about the Reving side of it makes sense now thank you

 

[stano]

I have a TJ I built for cruising on the street. I bought a (what I thought at the time) cheap LT-1. Wired it for stand alone and put all the new parts on it I thought it needed. I can say with all honesty, I hate that motor, runs like crap, constant problems, weird accessories & locations and the fuel mileage sucks. I'm talking 8-9mpg in a TJ with 33's......... I also have a Buggy with the 5.3HO and as far as I'm concerned, it's the bomb!!! As a matter o fact, I just made a deal last week for another 5.3HO, and it's going in the TJ.........just my .02.....

 

[collinmaune]

Thank you guys for the input what ls would you run ls1 or lq9

 

[kmcminn]

My jeep has an LT1, I have had great luck with it. This Engine has been in the Jeep for several years. I will run it until it dies. It is great for what I do. I have often thought about doing some upgrades to it. But I never do cause if it goes south I will put a 6.0 in it. That being said go with an LS based motor more tunable, more aftermarket parts.

 

[Elliott]

And the lt1's have that pos opti- spark crap

 

[collinmaune]

Do any of you guys run a ls3 I found one for a decent price 2750 with harness and ECM seems that maybe be a better way to go rather than a lq9

 

[bushhog750]

Swapping from my LT1 to my LS was the best decision I ever made. And dont forget the reverse rotation steering pump when bringing up the flaws of the LT1 and as said already the opti spark.

 

[muddinmetal]

Do any of you guys run a ls3 I found one for a decent price 2750 with harness and ECM seems that maybe be a better way to go rather than a lq9

Buy it now, that is a steal!

 

[yankster]

Buy it now, that is a steal!

This! Go now!

 

[74_Chevota]

Do any of you guys run a ls3 I found one for a decent price 2750 with harness and ECM seems that maybe be a better way to go rather than a lq9

I run an ls3. Love it.

I will buy that one now for that price. Even give ya a commission :****:

 

[collinmaune]

I'm gonna buy it for my buggy talked to the guy today but there's another one I found in Arkansas I think Paragould at a salvage yard with 77,000 miles for 3,200 on southeast mo craigslist

 

[Glen1978]

LS3 if you can getem for that price. If not buy a cheap LQ4 and put a stroker kit in it if you wana make big power.

 

[Gittinit]

I'm gonna buy it for my buggy talked to the guy today but there's another one I found in Arkansas I think Paragould at a salvage yard with 77,000 miles for 3,200 on southeast mo craigslist

That has to be " american pickup salvage" William Bandy is the owner. Have heard good and bad things about his motors. I have been screwed by his high prices multiple times. I am local to paragould BTW. Seems he likes shipping motors away rather than selling local. GL with your purchase.

 

[collinmaune]

Thank you for the heads up mine is coming from him but I saw he had one for that price.

 

[knaffie]

Not even worth talking about. Don't buy a LT1.