ls1 vs 3800

[StrtRacer98]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

you're thinking about 12secondV6

ah, yes... you are correct.


My bad.

[vanbibber]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

x2 to everything smokepanther said.

[3800v6]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

well thank you all for your opinions...it has made me realize a couple of things, and probably helped me make up my mind. i owe 10k still on my 01 sixer(due to warrenties that were added by my parents..ouch) but if i can sell it for around 9k ill go straight for an ls1(nothin against the sixers, i think they are great). well thanks again to everyone

[00FlowCamaro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

well thank you all for your opinions...it has made me realize a couple of things, and probably helped me make up my mind. i owe 10k still on my 01 sixer(due to warrenties that were added by my parents..ouch) but if i can sell it for around 9k ill go straight for an ls1(nothin against the sixers, i think they are great). well thanks again to everyone

There is no way you are going to get near 9k for a 3.8L 4th gen anymore...I'm trying to sell mine for half that and its in good shape.

I have a 3.8L and an LT1. Even with an LT1 I would pick that over the 3.8L anyday. So much more fun to drive especially with a 6 speed and just the exhaust note...

[ssms5411]

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The question was what do you like better , a personal choice, not LS1 power to the 3800's power stock for stock , I just said I like the 3800 better than the LS1 that's just me. Then you guys started comparing HP to HP which is a waste because ones a V8 and one is a 6, might as well compare a LS7 vette to a LS1 stock for stock. My answer was a personal choice of which I like better, which the OP ask the question and I answered , then everyone got off the topic, You should of just posted which you like better and stayed on the topic. I still vote for a 3800.

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

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

i never brought the 3.8l up comparing it to the ls1 hp/ci ratio

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


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

im not even talking about performance, all i said is it is a joke to think that the ls1 can barely give 1hp per ci.. especially with the HUGE amount of technology advances in the past 40+ years the SBC was dominate

hell, we have an ls7 engine.. 427ci that is putting out over 500hp.. yeah thats more like it

or you can take a supercharged 383 (ls9) and it is making 620hp.. now, i know it is FI, but i can almost guarantee that the blower isnt producing the extra 300hp

and if it is ricer math, how come it has been discussed about since the FIFTIES, thats almost SIXTY freaking years

and do a google search about hp per ci, and the FIRST FREAKING LINK IS FROM AN LS2 WEBSITE.. yeah thats REALLY being a ricer

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

The question was what do you like better , a personal choice, not LS1 power to the 3800's power stock for stock , I just said I like the 3800 better than the LS1 that's just me. Then you guys started comparing HP to HP which is a waste because ones a V8 and one is a 6, might as well compare a LS7 vette to a LS1 stock for stock. My answer was a personal choice of which I like better, which the OP ask the question and I answered , then everyone got off the topic, You should of just posted which you like better and stayed on the topic. I still vote for a 3800.

just to clarify, i did not compare the hp numbers between the engines, i went through and listed the positive and negatives of the engines, and for some reason i get called a ricer by someone on this forum

edit* toned down the language

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

well thank you all for your opinions...it has made me realize a couple of things, and probably helped me make up my mind. i owe 10k still on my 01 sixer(due to warrenties that were added by my parents..ouch) but if i can sell it for around 9k ill go straight for an ls1(nothin against the sixers, i think they are great). well thanks again to everyone

hate to break it to you, but i have seen some 01' z28's go for $9-11k.. i dont think you will get that much out of a v6

[Smoke Panther]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

and if it is ricer math, how come it has been discussed about since the FIFTIES, thats almost SIXTY freaking years

and do a google search about hp per ci, and the FIRST FREAKING LINK IS FROM AN LS2 WEBSITE.. yeah thats REALLY being a ricer

Doesn't matter if John Force starts talking about hp/ci ratios...What I say is still true

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

[vanbibber]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

i never brought the 3.8l up comparing it to the ls1 hp/ci ratio



im not even talking about performance, all i said is it is a joke to think that the ls1 can barely give 1hp per ci.. especially with the HUGE amount of technology advances in the past 40+ years the SBC was dominate

hell, we have an ls7 engine.. 427ci that is putting out over 500hp.. yeah thats more like it

or you can take a supercharged 383 (ls9) and it is making 620hp.. now, i know it is FI, but i can almost guarantee that the blower isnt producing the extra 300hp

and if it is ricer math, how come it has been discussed about since the FIFTIES, thats almost SIXTY freaking years

and do a google search about hp per ci, and the FIRST FREAKING LINK IS FROM AN LS2 WEBSITE.. yeah thats REALLY being a ricer

are you really comparing motors that were specially built for a specific high end corvette vs a motor that has been globally used through out the world and numerous vehicles? the ls7 was designed for one thing and one car. the ls9 (a 376 FYI) is a reworked 6.2 escalade motor that GMPP took and beefed up with better everything (better know as the L92, which in the caddy truck already produced 403hp) no the blower isnt producing an extra 300 hp, but the heads used, the cam, and other improvements along with the supercharger do.

[3800v6]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

There is no way you are going to get near 9k for a 3.8L 4th gen anymore...I'm trying to sell mine for half that and its in good shape.

I have a 3.8L and an LT1. Even with an LT1 I would pick that over the 3.8L anyday. So much more fun to drive especially with a 6 speed and just the exhaust note...

hate to break it to you, but i have seen some 01' z28's go for $9-11k.. i dont think you will get that much out of a v6

i agree with both of you. but here in peoria i have seen quite a few sixers go for around 10k, and personally i think mine is in better shape then those that i saw. its an 01 with only 58k miles in mint condition. plus the magnaflow exhaust and brand new tires. and the warrenties i got go with it..

[ssms5411]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

just to clarify, i did not compare the hp numbers between the engines, i went through and listed the positive and negatives of the engines, and for some reason i get called a ricer by someone on this forum

edit* toned down the language

Mine wasn't directed at you , I was just saying everyone should just post I like 3800 or I like LS1 instead of debating a V6 against a V8. Should of just posted a poll. I guess if your a ricer then everyone on this forum is since it is a 3800 forum. I guess I'm a ricer with a 3800 too then. I post pics of my stickers on my car when I get it back from paint.LOL

[vanbibber]

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you know, its not like you have to check the thread if you dont like where its heading.

[ssms5411]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

you know, its not like you have to check the thread if you dont like where its heading.

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[stevethepirate]

Re: ls1 vs 3800

The sheer basis of this thread amuses me. When you compare an LS1 to a Benz, that makes sense. One has power, one has luxury. One is sporty, one is elegant.

When you are comparing the LS1 with the 3.8, they are the same in every aspect other than performance, in which the 3.8 is drastically worse. Yes, insurance is cheaper (barely) and MPG is slightly better, but that doesn't mean much when you are saying which you prefer.

I love my v6... I have put a lot of money into it, and we still make sexy time every once in a while. However, I can come to terms with the fact that frankly, my car isn't sh!t compared to an LS1. The LS1 has everything that I have, and more!

There is a lot that I wanted to respond to in this thread, but I would like to see an age poll before continuing. The average maturity of this site is plummeting.