Lt1 to ls1 ?

[Tom Meyer]

Originally Posted by Dyno

I converted a 94 Camaro LT1 to a 99 LS1. Changed the tail lights and the entire front clip which was supplied by my old sponsor, Iten Chevrolet. The LS1 was completely new back then, so a core engine was hard to come by. Finished the engine and used the same converter/200 transmission, driveshaft and rear gear. In B/FIA, equivalent to C weight today, the car ran .400 quicker and about 4-5 mph faster than the LT1. I accidentally was the #1 qualifier at the Brainerd National that year and was rewarded by Bruce B with an afternoon party in the tear down barn. The biggest issue I had with the LT1 was the dreaded Opti-spark. Dyno

What was the HP when you ran the LS? It is now 382, it has been hit hard over the years. Hard to run against BB Chevys 428 Mustangs and the new Chryslers. Tom