Ls1 Supercharged...faster than cobra?

[c0bra969]

I was wondering if ls1 came stock with a supercharger, just like the Cobra...would it be faster?
Does the ls1 respond to a SC as good as the 4.6 modular?
I've been told that the bigger the engine doesnt mean its always going to be faster.

 

[28]

I think it comes down to wich has better flow(air)..And for being only 4.6's,I think the modular gets the nod in the flow deparpment...

 

[FordSVTFan]

The 5.7L of the Chebby has a higher compression ratio and that alone makes for more difficulties in adding boost. Not that it cant be done, but it is safer and easier with a lower compression engine. An S/C'd LS1 is indeed quite fast! But all in all still a Chebby ;-)

 

[Ghoust]

well, they did lower the compression on the cobra motor for the 03 to compensate for the supercharger. Im sure if LS1s were to be s/ced from the factory, they would definately lower the compression down a tad.

 

[28]

good point...but like Hulk said,it's still a chebby...lol.....

 

[SNCBOOM]

either way it'd be fast.....and yeah still a chebby

 

[Blackgeetee]

Keep in mind the stock LS1 heads flow incredibly well too. I think it would be dangerous.

 

[Poisoned Pony]

there's a supercharged LS1 locally running low 11's, traction limited, over here, so yeah, they respond to supercharging really well

 

[28]

Oh,and I thought LS1's came with hypereutectics also...Or is it LT1's?.....just wonderin....

 

[CBudweiserC]

You have to admit, LS1 cars are pretty badass. I am a loyal Ford fan but you can't deny timeslips and dyno numbers. My buddy just installed a head and cam package on his LS1 and took it to the track. It ran a 9.64 all motor in the 1000' ft. A low 12 sec quater mile car all motor. Those cars are beasts. I think those cars are better all motor and Mod motors are better with power adders.

 

[cito]

Lingenfelter makes a kit for the LS1 Corvette using an Eaton supercharger and it is very fast. Hate to say it, but it seems pretty clear that a Camaro would be faster if supercharged from the factory. But, the Camaro is dead, a goner, etc. So, my friends, this discussion is moot.....

 

[Leadhead]

I think with the exta liter of displacement, the camaro would get alot more out of the boost.

 

[99saleenspeedster]

My friends Twin Turbo SS runs low 11's at 128 @ 8 psi on a tire and is stock except the turbos.

-Rick

 

[Toplesss]

I was at the local 1/8 mile track today and saw a Trans AM WS6 make 2 passes with the guys wife driving it. It had a Vortech, ET streets, Convertor, and exhaust. She ran 7.50 @ 94.6mph.

 

[03CobraBro]

I'm sure if chevy knew what they were doing if they built an Blown LS1 they'ed deffinatly lower the comp ratio and reinforce the block/internals. Also the camaro has/had the added bonus of retaining an SRA which would deffinatly give it the upper hand in that aspect.

 

[Sinister04L]

Although I'm going to get an 03 Cobra, I'm also an Fbody fan. Well I'm a fan of cars in general I guess, but we have an Fbody, 98 T/A to be exact, and I've had several others. The DOHC 4.6 is an amazing motor, especially considering it's comparitively small displacement, but a properly built (forged lower compression pistons) will make a lot more power. The heads flow extremely well and LS1's love boost. That said, I can't wait to get my 03 Cobra.

 

[FordSVTFan]

Originally posted by CBudweiserC
You have to admit, LS1 cars are pretty badass. I am a loyal Ford fan but you can't deny timeslips and dyno numbers. My buddy just installed a head and cam package on his LS1 and took it to the track. It ran a 9.64 all motor in the 1000' ft. A low 12 sec quater mile car all motor. Those cars are beasts. I think those cars are better all motor and Mod motors are better with power adders.

What is with this 1000' track? I have heard two people refer to running the 1000'. What is the point, there is no accurate why to convert it to a quarter time or compare to anyone else for that matter. If you dont have 1320' make the track a 660', it aids in comparison.

 

[LogiWorld123]

Originally posted by FordSVTFan
What is with this 1000' track? I have heard two people refer to running the 1000'. What is the point, there is no accurate why to convert it to a quarter time or compare to anyone else for that matter. If you dont have 1320' make the track a 660', it aids in comparison.

Takes the fun out of bench racing.

 

[FordSVTFan]

It makes my large green skull ache ;-)

 

[LogiWorld123]

Originally posted by FordSVTFan
It makes my large green skull ache ;-)

Not using something then suddenly using it has that effect on most things

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