ls1 vs 3800

[Richardcoelho]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

sorry man but this is kinda stupid,there is no replacement for displacement,ls1 anyday.

[EarlR]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

And as long as we're making those tough choices...

Rosie O'Donnell v. Jessica Alba, who would you rather spend a night with :D

[Smoke Panther]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

a stock ls1 engine is a joke IMO.. barely puts out 1hp/ci

the area under the curve has a much greater effect on how fast a car is, rather than peak HP. Peak HP is NOT the end sum of any car, especially a performance car...leave the ricer math at home.

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

the area under the curve has a much greater effect on how fast a car is, rather than peak HP. Peak HP is NOT the end sum of any car, especially a performance car...leave the ricer math at home.

wow are you seriously that stupid?

they have been talking about hp per ci since before people even heard of honda or toyota in the us..

[ssms5411]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

The ? was what do YOU like better, when someone responds just take their choice and leave it at that, don't start to say the LS1 is god, if so why are you on a 3800 forum. I prefer my v6, once it has a turbo(sometime in the future) and running nitrous(current 125 wet) It will be a great car, not saying it isn't already. Right now if I wanted to I could buy a LS2 engine and auto tranny , Tub. K( to match my tub A arms , headers, and add the HPtuners licsene on my cable. Plus have everything installed for about 11,000, I choose not to because I like my 3800, my choice. You guys need to get off the LS1's d!ck and put some money into a 3800, there are plenty of people running 12's and 11's with them. Thats plenty for a DD, and to take out to the track now and then.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

The 3.8L by far...



I mean come on, even though...

-they pretty much weigh the same
-the Ls1 has more hp
-the ls1 has more torque
-The Ls1 has bigger aftermarket
-The ls1 I feel gets for the most part better gas mileage
-The ls1, i think has more room to work then a v6, other then the front. But it seems slightly lower. I mean hell to get the back intake manifold bolts on a 3.8L the wrench barely fits.
-the Ls1 sounds better



Only advantage of the 3.8L its kind of easier cheaper to find stuff.

[savagecamaro96]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

wow are you seriously that stupid?

they have been talking about hp per ci since before people even heard of honda or toyota in the us..

lmao what?!?!
the 3800 has less hp/ci than the LS1

[Smoke Panther]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

wow are you seriously that stupid?

they have been talking about hp per ci since before people even heard of honda or toyota in the us..

It's ricer math because it hp/ci numbers don't mean a ****ing thing in terms of what car is faster than another car, or which performs better. It's just a meaningless number that little boy-racers, who run their mouth more than their car, throw around in a vain attempt to intimidate others

there are plenty of people running 12's and 11's with them. Thats plenty for a DD, and to take out to the track now and then.

Name 10 people that run 12's or faster, with a DD'd 3.8 that's still running today

[StrtRacer98]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

Name 10 people that run 12's or faster, with a DD'd 3.8 that's still running today

Hell, even 5 and i'd be impressed.

[ssms5411]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

N2OEQIP 97 CAMARO TURBO 10 PSI/35WET A4/3600 1.732 7.193 @ 100.34 11.102 @ 128.52
TurboV6Camaro 97 CAMARO TURBO 20 PSI A4/4600/3.42 1.838 7.197 @ 100.77 11.23 @ 000.00
Turningfast TURBO 18 PSI A4/STOCK/3.08 1.63 7.457 @92.4 11.638 @118.86

tease 2000 CAMARO TWIN TURBO 15 PSI A4/2800 1.853 7.597 @ 96.33 11.774 @ 117.44
usd2sing 2002 CAMARO 135 DRY A4/STOCK 1.72 7.568 @93.24 11.794 @ 116.19

usd2sing 1999 CAMARO TURBO A4/STOCK 1.78 7.533 @ 94.10 11.820 @ 114.82

Pathogen SC 10 PSI A4/? 1.796 7.764 @ 90.63 12.100 @ 114.08 SLIP YES

FloydSummerOf68 02 FIREBIRD 100 WET SHOT A4/3200 1.6 12.200 @ 000.00

1DangerousV6 1998 CAMARO 175 DRY A4/STOCK 1.75 8.089 @ 82.34 12.825 @ 107.07
LNorton 2002 Firebird NA A4/4000/4.56 1.775 8.144 @ 83.70 12.830 @ 105.02


I think there is still about 5 still running , plus more to come since people are always building theres up, in the 13's would be way more than 10. I need to go and run mine so there would be another 12 in there.

[ssms5411]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

I guess some people just like 3.8's , look at TurboV6, he could have bought 2 ls1's for what he has in his car, Linx probably 3 LS1's and Tease probably 4 LS1's and a big bag of chips. I could have bought about 2 LS1's for the money I have put into mine. If you don't like your 3800 then sell it and get a LS1.

[StrtRacer98]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

TurboV6Camaro TURBO 20 PSI A4/4600/3.42 1.838 7.197 @ 100.77 11.23 @ 000.00



FloydSummerOf68 02 FIREBIRD 100 WET SHOT A4/3200 1.6 12.200 @ 000.00




.

These 2 are my favorites :tup:


Why don't ya PM them all and verify who's is still running.....

[StrtRacer98]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

look at TurboV6, he could have bought 2 ls1's for what he has in his car,.

After all the good times with his V6, and then it getting ruined in the flood, he now drives a LT1.

Must not be worth it, as much as everyone thinks

[Smoke Panther]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

N2OEQIP 97 CAMARO TURBO 10 PSI/35WET A4/3600 1.732 7.193 @ 100.34 11.102 @ 128.52
TurboV6Camaro 97 CAMARO TURBO 20 PSI A4/4600/3.42 1.838 7.197 @ 100.77 11.23 @ 000.00
Turningfast TURBO 18 PSI A4/STOCK/3.08 1.63 7.457 @92.4 11.638 @118.86

tease 2000 CAMARO TWIN TURBO 15 PSI A4/2800 1.853 7.597 @ 96.33 11.774 @ 117.44
usd2sing 2002 CAMARO 135 DRY A4/STOCK 1.72 7.568 @93.24 11.794 @ 116.19

usd2sing 1999 CAMARO TURBO A4/STOCK 1.78 7.533 @ 94.10 11.820 @ 114.82

Pathogen SC 10 PSI A4/? 1.796 7.764 @ 90.63 12.100 @ 114.08 SLIP YES

FloydSummerOf68 02 FIREBIRD 100 WET SHOT A4/3200 1.6 12.200 @ 000.00

1DangerousV6 1998 CAMARO 175 DRY A4/STOCK 1.75 8.089 @ 82.34 12.825 @ 107.07
LNorton 2002 Firebird NA A4/4000/4.56 1.775 8.144 @ 83.70 12.830 @ 105.02


I think there is still about 5 still running ,

the first two trailor their cars...turningfast, tease, pathogen, and both of usd2sing's cars aren't DD'd, floydsummer's car is not DD'd and is half parted out...so that leaves 2 that may still be running, and are DD'd

plus more to come since people are always building theres up,

Really? Name 2 V6 cars that, in the last 6 months, have made significant progress...and I mean, going from stock internals to cam-only/heads&cam, or going from NA to boosted or sprayed...not just talking about it and making grocery lists of parts.

in the 13's would be way more than 10.

ok, every LS1 f-body in existance, with a decent driver, can do that right off the showroom floor.

If you don't like your 3800 then sell it and get a LS1.

When did I ever say that? Pick whatever engine you want for whatever reason...but, if you're going to try and pull the "might equals right" card in favor of the 3.8, you're going to lose every time. It's not a personal preferance or whatever...just a matter of comparing numbers and performance

After all the good times with his V6, and then it getting ruined in the flood, he now drives a LT1.

Must not be worth it, as much as everyone thinks

you're thinking about 12secondV6

[BallerMaro13]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

to each his own fellas...i drive an ls1 and DD my 3800 that i'm in the process of modding, each car has its ups and downs...if you want pure displacement and a better power to weight ratio---go ls1, if you want a well rounded sportscar that's a little more tame go 3800. If one were completely superior there would only be one engine to choose from anyway.

personally i love the raw power of the ls1 but there's nothing better than modding a seemingly average car (the 3.8) into a powerhouse, that's why i have both.