ls1 vs 3800

[3800v6]

which do you like better? (just want to here some different viewpoints between the two)..thanks

[00FlowCamaro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

I think this one will be one sided...LS1 for sure. Come on its a V8...

[3800v6]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

I think this one will be one sided...LS1 for sure. Come on its a V8...

i was thinkin the same but i have seen some pretty awesome sixers around and i wondered whether or not some prefer the sixer over the ls1(or lt1)

[Mighty Thor]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

It just depends. If you are talking to our group and other performance junkies out there ofcourse it would be the V8.

But if you're talking more to the laity who wants good gas mileage, good looks, decent passing power and cheaper to insure then it is the V6.

I know a couple people in my neighborhood who have traded their Vettes, Stang, Fbodies and such to a Honda Accord V6, Toyota Camry, or a BMW 3 series. I, ofcourse, consider this a down grade, but to them it's an upgrade.

[3800v6]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

It just depends. If you are talking to our group and other performance junkies out there ofcourse it would be the V8.

But if you're talking more to the laity who wants good gas mileage, good looks, decent passing power and cheaper to insure then it is the V6.

I know a couple people in my neighborhood who have traded their Vettes, Stang, Fbodies and such to a Honda Accord V6, Toyota Camry, or a BMW 3 series. I, ofcourse, consider this a down grade, but to them it's an upgrade.

yeah i agree. i guess i made this thread more to here inspirational things about a v6. i have one myself and obviously want a v8 and i keep pushin for it but its probably not the best idea right now.

[ssms5411]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

The 3800 is easier to work on, more space and responds great to mods. I vote for the 3800.

[stevethepirate]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

iz u da weetod?

1 is fast, 1 is slow.

[flamingchicken]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

i beat hondas, and insurance is cheap. gas is cheaper....of course there really isnt anything that compares to pure g-force....

my vote is v8...but ill still take the ribbing from people makin fun of me rollin the souped up six.

[vanbibber]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

i dont even see how its a comparison

ls1 has more power
ls1 gets the same if not better MPG
responds better to mods (full bolt ons = 350rwhp no problem)
looks the same
insurance isnt that much more
low 13s vs low 15s
better exhaust note
so many different parts can be used from other lsx motors its rediculous the combo's you can use (not to mention its endless and easy motor swap potential)
heads/cam will net you 400rwhp


its not even close. v6s are nice, but they arent even in the same league as the ls1. hell you can bang off 10s and still DD the car.

[Mighty Thor]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

ls1 gets the same if not better MPG
.

I always wonder why LS1 owners or V8 owners think they are getting better mileage than a V6 or the same?

My car is modded and I get 28-32 hwy mpg. I know some LS1 owners are getting 24-26mpg.

Think about it. You got 8 cyl to feed with a slightly bigger injectors with the other one you have 6 cyl. to feed with smaller injectors.

[Smoke Panther]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

I always wonder why LS1 owners or V8 owners think they are getting better mileage than a V6 or the same?

My car is modded and I get 28-32 hwy mpg. I know some LS1 owners are getting 24-26mpg.

And i know some stock V6 drivers here that get 20-22 MPG...what's your point?

Think about it. You got 8 cyl to feed with a slightly bigger injectors with the other one you have 6 cyl. to feed with smaller injectors.

How much fuel those 8 cylinders need, depends on how hard you're driving the car...same for the V6. Driven the same, they'll get about the same MPG..not to mention, the T56 tips things in the favor of the LS1. Either way, it's a moot point because if you can afford to buy a LS1 car, then you can afford to put gas into it as needed

[Mighty Thor]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

And i know some stock V6 drivers here that get 20-22 MPG...what's your point?

Here's Edmunds on gas mileage report on both 2002 Camaro V6 and V8:

2002 CHEVROLET CAMARO/Z28 COUPE VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
Description: Sport coupe, convertible
Model Options: Sport coupe, convertible
Wheelbase: 101.1 inches
Overall Length: 193.5 inches
Engine Size: OHV 3.8-L V6 OHV 5.7-L V8
Transmission: V6: Manual/5, Auto/4 V8: Manual/6, Auto/4
Drive: Rear
Braking: Power 4-disc/ABS
Airbags: 2
*** Gas Mileage: V6: 20/30 mpg V8: 17/26 mpg***
MSRP Price: $ 17,000 to $ 32,000


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There's my point. I put an *** on the Gas Mileage to show you that V6 and V8 do not get the same gas mileage. Ofcourse you can do things to improve gas mileage on both engines or you could also make it worst. So I'm not completely correct myself.

Believe me, I've been hearing this since the '80's that TPI V8 gets the same gas mileage or better gas mileage as the MPFI V6. The stickers on both of my cars, which I still have by the way, shows the same mpg as the V8. I brought this up to the salesperson and he ofcourse said that GM is too lazy to correct it or they are trying to attract people into buying V8.

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

i would have to go with the ls1's getting better gas mileage when driven the same

the engine has a lot more power, it is easier and less stressful on the engine to move the car around

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

anyways, to answer the thread starters queston.. it totally depends.. i think the 3.8l is a lot more reliable than the ls1.. and i also believe that the 3.8 is a better engine in general.

the ls1 engine is only a decent powerplant after mods.. a stock ls1 engine is a joke IMO.. barely puts out 1hp/ci

with that being said, i will take an ls1 fbody over a v6 fbody any day

[StrtRacer98]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

The 3800 is easier to work on, more space and responds great to mods. I vote for the 3800.

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