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Which one do you want since this would be a matter of personal choice? Big block fans will want the LS5; small block lovers will go for the LT1. One of each would be the best of both worlds.
Which one do you want since this would be a matter of personal choice? Big block fans will want the LS5; small block lovers will go for the LT1. One of each would be the best of both worlds.
I personally see them as about equal, but was wondering what the general market felt?
Sound,feel, and power goes to the BB. Small blocks are fun and all but few would want a sbc over a BBC.
it all depends on the owner and what you want. If you want high revs and balance a small block all the way. I bet the LT1 is more sought after from a collector stand point. I would rather have a big block. I like the torque and violent feel of a built big block.
I am sure it would be hard in the UK but you really ought to test drive a SBC and. BBC.
Last edited by The Grinch; Dec 11, 2020 at 07:47 PM.
For every year the LT1 was available, 70 to 72, it adds more to the value of the car than a LS5 using the Corvette DNA app.
Looking at the April 2011 C3 Buyers Guide in Corvette Magazine the LT1 added more than the LS5.
The LT1 also cost more new than the LS5.
Whether that is true in the real world will be up to debate..
Just wondering what is more desirable, valuable or collectable between a LT-1 and LS5, if we assume both cars were identical in every other respect?
Is this an academic question? I've seen your myriad posts in other threads regarding your search for a C3, and with all due respect, neither an LT-1 nor an LS5 is a realistic option in your price range. That said, my answer to your query as stated would be that an LT-1 is more desirable, valuable, and collectable than a comparable LS5. Hands down.
The LT-1 is more "desirable, valuable, & collectible", without a doubt. Now, if you ask about "more enjoyable" or "more bang-for-the-buck", that would be the LS5.
Last edited by 7T1vette; Dec 11, 2020 at 10:21 PM.
Is this an academic question? I've seen your myriad posts in other threads regarding your search for a C3, and with all due respect, neither an LT-1 nor an LS5 is a realistic option in your price range. That said, my answer to your query as stated would be that an LT-1 is more desirable, valuable, and collectable than a comparable LS5. Hands down.
Bit of both, and whilst I agree that neither are realistic in my price range - it's hard enough to find a base no option 200hp '72 for under $20k with numbers and no stories/excuses, I have come across borh a LT-1 and a LS5 in the last few weeks and I was more curious where they both sit in the grand scheme of things.
As for my own personal preferences. I love having more torque than grip at any revs. I love really high revving, screaming V8s, so i guess a L88 is the answer? LOL
Bit of both, and whilst I agree that neither are realistic in my price range - it's hard enough to find a base no option 200hp '72 for under $20k with numbers and no stories/excuses, I have come across borh a LT-1 and a LS5 in the last few weeks and I was more curious where they both sit in the grand scheme of things.
As for my own personal preferences. I love having more torque than grip at any revs. I love really high revving, screaming V8s, so i guess a L88 is the answer? LOL
Get yourself up to Manchester and you can have a blast in one of my LT-1's
I had a base 200hp coupe and wanted something with a bit more grunt. Drove a 454 & 427 before deciding on the LT-1. To be fair, the two BB available to test weren't the best of examples and ran very rough but it did make me decide that I preferred the road-feel of the SB
Get yourself up to Manchester and you can have a blast in one of my LT-1's
I had a base 200hp coupe and wanted something with a bit more grunt. Drove a 454 & 427 before deciding on the LT-1. To be fair, the two BB available to test weren't the best of examples and ran very rough but it did make me decide that I preferred the road-feel of the SB
Wow, they're gorgeous!
I'm on the Wirral so not too far from you.
Was there much difference between the 70-'72 as they decreased power, or are they much of a muchness in terms of feel?
Was there much difference between the 70-'72 as they decreased power, or are they much of a muchness in terms of feel?
I have a few Corvette owning mates that live on the Wirral..
The '70 is the more desirable having 370bhp then 330 and lastly 255 but they changed the way these outputs were measured so the '70 & '71 were closer than the difference shown I believe. There's a Ontario Orange '71 LT-1 NCRS Top Flight for sale at the moment with an ask of £45k with a re-stamped decked block?
Your target seems to have shifted from a C3 to a chrome bumper C3 and now BB & LT-1's. All I would say is bide your time and buy the best you can as these things arn't cheap to fix up given the import penalties on parts and shipping costs.
