Formual69: While I admire your passion and your imgination, I must admit, your faith I lack. Sure it sounds good what your are planning, but untill it actually works, it's only theory, however well thought out. I understand you are a young man, and for that I am envious, I wish you the best of luck and will follow your progress.

Folks, dont be scared of building a powerful LT1, they are out there, and can be built with the kind of energy that young formula brings to the table. For me, the LS1 is my choice based on bang for the buck mods. 500rwhp with a simple 2 stage N20 setup, headers and lid/exhaust. Bingo - thats fast and easy. And think about Shalanes car, beuatiful in it's simplicity - ran 11.5 with stock heads and cam. A conveter, duals, lid and headers. Damn that was easy huh?

Yes an LT1 based car can be had for much less than an LS1, and can be made fast. Possibly just as fast as an LS1 with the money saved at purchase put towards modding, maybe faster. Both have their limitations, pluses and minus' but GM did get these engines right, and thank God for that. Look at these motor's predecassors and the argument goes moot!