Results from Race with Supercharged Trans Am.

Unit 5302 · 12-12-2001, 12:20 AM

The link that was posted listed a T trim Vortech at 7psi to make 330rwhp. That's a far cry from 5-6psi and 350-375rwhp. I'm just pointing out the little stuff here.

For anybody who would like to argue that a 10.5:1 compression engine with iron heads is a good combination to run a S/C on, quit posting on technical subjects.

Most LT1's trap 100-102 or so. In a 3400lb car, that's about 280-300hp. Again, nothing set in stone. 230-250rwhp is what that equates to. 265rwhp is about 320hp at the crank or so, and while I'd believe an SS or WS6 could put that down, a 282rwhp stock LT1 would equal 340hp stock. The SS got a cold air induction package, ported manifolds, and an optional exhaust system. While I'd be inclined to believe it's possible a really well running SS would put down 340hp, that's about what an LS1 will put down, and the LT1 has a powerband that is better suited to a hole shot. So if the two engines are matched in power and the LT1 is better on the low end, why are the LS1's sooooo much faster?

I pull the LT1's all the way through 3rd gear with my 2.73's (120mph or so). I wouldn't even want to try to pull an LS1 there. I would do it, if I was losing, but I'd shut down before then if I was ahead. The LS1 routinely traps 4mph faster than an LT1. I don't know where all the extra power is coming from.

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12-12-2001, 12:20 AM	#23
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The link that was posted listed a T trim Vortech at 7psi to make 330rwhp. That's a far cry from 5-6psi and 350-375rwhp. I'm just pointing out the little stuff here. For anybody who would like to argue that a 10.5:1 compression engine with iron heads is a good combination to run a S/C on, quit posting on technical subjects. Most LT1's trap 100-102 or so. In a 3400lb car, that's about 280-300hp. Again, nothing set in stone. 230-250rwhp is what that equates to. 265rwhp is about 320hp at the crank or so, and while I'd believe an SS or WS6 could put that down, a 282rwhp stock LT1 would equal 340hp stock. The SS got a cold air induction package, ported manifolds, and an optional exhaust system. While I'd be inclined to believe it's possible a really well running SS would put down 340hp, that's about what an LS1 will put down, and the LT1 has a powerband that is better suited to a hole shot. So if the two engines are matched in power and the LT1 is better on the low end, why are the LS1's sooooo much faster? I pull the LT1's all the way through 3rd gear with my 2.73's (120mph or so). I wouldn't even want to try to pull an LS1 there. I would do it, if I was losing, but I'd shut down before then if I was ahead. The LS1 routinely traps 4mph faster than an LT1. I don't know where all the extra power is coming from.