differences between ss and lt1

im new to the camaro scene so if anyone could help me out even though i might seem stupid... im looking at 4th gen. camaros and wanted to konw the differences between an lt1 and a ss. is the lt1 engine faster or would it be smarter to go with the ss? thank you

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garrison
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Wrong comparisons. "SS" is a trim level and LT1 is an option code describing a specific motor type. The Z28 and SS trim levels were optioned with a V8 engine (as opposed to V6). Before 1999 that V8 was an LT1 (a 5.7 liter displacement). From 1999 - 2002 it the V8 was an LS1 (also a 5.7 liter displacement, but almost completely redesigned and more powerful than an LT1). I might be slightly mistaken about which year they switched from LT1 to LS1 but the rest is pertinent.

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SgtSilicon

I believe 1998 the LS1 was avail in the F-body. (1997 in the vette) The LS1 has more upper end hp, but the LT1 (and LT4) both have more low end torque if my memory serves me correctly.

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GLK9MM

You're exactly right about the LS-1 appearing in '98 F-bodies and '97 Vette's. You're also right about the LT-1 producing more low-end torque (peaks about 2500 RPM) while the LS-1 delivers more HP on the top-end.

With street tires at the track I've found the low-end torque to be a disadvantage because it's difficult to get the radials to "hook-up". All that low-end torque hitting the rear wheels before the weight shifts back onto them yeilds a lot of spinning off the line and a bark as the car shifts to second. I've still turned-in a 13.9 quarter mile with cheap street radials.

I've ordered a set of Nitto 555's that I hope will shave-off a few tenths and actually let me take advantage of the LT-1 low-end torque off the line. Hopefully I'll find-out next week!

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SR-71

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