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How does an LT-1 drive?
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How does an LT-1 drive?
I've driven a few standard 350's (base versions), and a 454, but was curious how the LT-1 behaved compared to those. I know the technical differences in the parts, but how does it feel on the street?
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http://www.hulu.com/watch/139605/ame...lock-screamers
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I've owned base 350 corvettes, a mid-year 427/425 with solids and unreal torque, a tuned C6 Z51, and LT-1's. I just bought my '72 LT-1 w/air recently, tuned it this weekend, and boy.....I had forgotten what a thrill ride they are! 
They will give a big block a run and SCREAM with those solid lifters. The RPM's come up quick and the engine can take it. Look up the internals on the '70-'72 LT-1 engines and it's impressive. They're "Special High Performance" engines as the high HP big blocks were. But without the big block weight up front they steer on a dime.
They will give a big block a run and SCREAM with those solid lifters. The RPM's come up quick and the engine can take it. Look up the internals on the '70-'72 LT-1 engines and it's impressive. They're "Special High Performance" engines as the high HP big blocks were. But without the big block weight up front they steer on a dime.
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Check out this video at about the 18:50 mark.(short but sweet) Sort of get the idea. Nothing revs like a LT1
http://www.hulu.com/watch/139605/ame...lock-screamers
http://www.hulu.com/watch/139605/ame...lock-screamers
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Can you imagine strapping a saddle on the Tasmanian devil?
I still remember letting my brother in-law drive mine. He had a 71 with the base 350 in it. After driving mine he said he didn’t like his car anymore.
I still remember letting my brother in-law drive mine. He had a 71 with the base 350 in it. After driving mine he said he didn’t like his car anymore.
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So if I were to up my current 327 to about 480 HP / 450 TQ, could I expect a similar experience as that of a 427? Or better? Or is it just "not the same..?"
Last edited by Birdman; May 10, 2010 at 03:21 PM.
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Not saying a 327/350 can't make great power( it most certainly can) but a big block will make more power at a lower RPM and will be less stressed doing so all things being equal.