Thinking about LT1 - V8 - Advice

rburke76 · 08-21-2019, 05:34 PM

Thinking about LTI 455 hp V8...I currently have 4cyclinder turbo, I am retired and have had the car for 3 years...less than 10,000 miles with no problems...Don't drive much, maybe 3300 miles a year...If I get the V8 will that be a disservice to the V8, or because it is a high performance power engine, does it need to be driven more or for longer stretches at a time or will the engine breakdown or "act up" if its not driven more...Any answers?

RLem619 · 08-21-2019, 05:41 PM

It'll be fine without heavy use. There's a lot of members back east who need to garage though the winter months because of weather.

There are people on here who have more posts than they do miles on their cars, and they're fine. Lol

Camarentino · 08-21-2019, 05:50 PM

That's a non issue op just do it you'll love it ��

6spdhyperblue · 08-21-2019, 06:16 PM

One thing I like about the lt1 is it very similar to what is used in the 1/2 ton silverados and Tahoes. The camaro lt1 benefits from the huge Silverado and friends r&d budget and they need to have the engine work in all conditions. I think that is a tangible difference down to the user

cbr1100xx · 08-21-2019, 07:44 PM

I only put around 6K/mi per year. Many put on much less. If you can afford the V8 comfortably, get it. Whatever amount of miles you drive, you'll be liking it a lot more.

LT4Greg · 08-21-2019, 08:23 PM

No worries with the LT1 V8!!

protovack · 08-21-2019, 08:24 PM

as someone who went from an SS to a turbo 4...the V8 is a lot of fun but its also heavy and you will notice the weight, especially coming from the turbo. When I had mine, not driving it to the limit DID feel like a slight disservice to the car. That's why I switched to the turbo because I can use all the powerband on the street. You can't do that with the V8.

95 imp · 08-21-2019, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by protovack

as someone who went from an SS to a turbo 4...the V8 is a lot of fun but its also heavy and you will notice the weight, especially coming from the turbo. When I had mine, not driving it too the limit DID feel like a slight disservice to the car. That's why I switched to the turbo because I can use all the powerband on the street. You can't do that with the V8.

You weren't trying hard enough.....

protovack · 08-21-2019, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 95 imp

You weren't trying hard enough.....

No I certainly was, and I have the ticket to prove it

I also tracked my SS and it was awesome on the road course. But I enjoy my turbo 4 just as much, in a different way.

cbr1100xx · 08-21-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by protovack

as someone who went from an SS to a turbo 4...the V8 is a lot of fun but its also heavy and you will notice the weight, especially coming from the turbo. When I had mine, not driving it to the limit DID feel like a slight disservice to the car. That's why I switched to the turbo because I can use all the powerband on the street. You can't do that with the V8.

I see your point....to an extent but I'll still take x% of the V8 power vs 100% of the 4cyl power all day.

Aragorn · 08-21-2019, 10:05 PM

Torque abounds in this engine and seems to be readily available at all times.

DexterBerkeley · 08-21-2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

I only put around 6K/mi per year. Many put on much less. If you can afford the V8 comfortably, get it. Whatever amount of miles you drive, you'll be liking it a lot more.

I've only had mine since October but looking at about 3K a year in mine. Just about to have its 2nd oil change at 2.5k, I figure a change after every 2nd or 3rd track day is prudent. Not even a year old I know but no issues, I kept in on a battery tender in winter, over summer I take it out whenever it's not raining, I'm not taking the dog and I'm not going to be in miles of stop start traffic.

95 imp · 08-21-2019, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by protovack

No I certainly was, and I have the ticket to prove it

I also tracked my SS and it was awesome on the road course. But I enjoy my turbo 4 just as much, in a different way.

No...No... you didn't get a "ticket". You received an "award for outstanding vehicular performance".

Deputy Dog · 08-21-2019, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rburke76

Thinking about LTI 455 hp V8...I currently have 4cyclinder turbo, I am retired and have had the car for 3 years...less than 10,000 miles with no problems...Don't drive much, maybe 3300 miles a year...If I get the V8 will that be a disservice to the V8, or because it is a high performance power engine, does it need to be driven more or for longer stretches at a time or will the engine breakdown or "act up" if its not driven more...Any answers?

If you are coming from a 4 banger its best to first get some seat time in the 6 banger for about a year before qualifying in the v8. Strictly for your own safety of course.

08-21-2019, 05:34 PM	#1
rburke76 Drives: garnet red Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: northeast Posts: 169	Thinking about LT1 - V8 - Advice Thinking about LTI 455 hp V8...I currently have 4cyclinder turbo, I am retired and have had the car for 3 years...less than 10,000 miles with no problems...Don't drive much, maybe 3300 miles a year...If I get the V8 will that be a disservice to the V8, or because it is a high performance power engine, does it need to be driven more or for longer stretches at a time or will the engine breakdown or "act up" if its not driven more...Any answers?

08-21-2019, 05:41 PM	#2
RLem619 Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 207	It'll be fine without heavy use. There's a lot of members back east who need to garage though the winter months because of weather. There are people on here who have more posts than they do miles on their cars, and they're fine. Lol __________________ 2019 2SS: A10, Satin Steel Gray Metallic, MRC, Nav.

08-21-2019, 05:50 PM	#3
Camarentino Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Toronto, CAN Posts: 210	That's a non issue op just do it you'll love it �� __________________ 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE w/PDR Summit White KN intake-MBRP cb- 2nd cat deletes- ACS sides- iroc Z spoiler- Eibach Pro- Katech 95TB- MSD Manifold-GM strut bar- Custom tune by Arun Ahuja @ CCPERF.ca

08-21-2019, 08:23 PM	#6
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	No worries with the LT1 V8!! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-21-2019, 08:24 PM	#7
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	as someone who went from an SS to a turbo 4...the V8 is a lot of fun but its also heavy and you will notice the weight, especially coming from the turbo. When I had mine, not driving it to the limit DID feel like a slight disservice to the car. That's why I switched to the turbo because I can use all the powerband on the street. You can't do that with the V8. Last edited by protovack; 08-21-2019 at 09:47 PM.

08-21-2019, 06:16 PM	#4
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,669	One thing I like about the lt1 is it very similar to what is used in the 1/2 ton silverados and Tahoes. The camaro lt1 benefits from the huge Silverado and friends r&d budget and they need to have the engine work in all conditions. I think that is a tangible difference down to the user

08-21-2019, 07:44 PM	#5
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	I only put around 6K/mi per year. Many put on much less. If you can afford the V8 comfortably, get it. Whatever amount of miles you drive, you'll be liking it a lot more.

08-21-2019, 10:05 PM	#11
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Torque abounds in this engine and seems to be readily available at all times.

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