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Originally Posted by MarkM66
The LT1 swap went out of style before ever came into style,  . |
That's a good way to put it. Scott Parkhurst also had a great comment about them being the modern 409. Basically an excellent engine that was completely overshadowed by what followed it. GM started talking LSx engines before the aftermarket ever had the chance to build parts for the LT1/4 engines.
They are fantastic engines and I love them. They make excellent swap candidates as they are plentiful and the 94-97 EFI is sequential and excellent compared to previous GM EFI. They also easily fit into GM frames as they are nothing but a tradition SBC on the bottom end. However, and this is a big however, unless you just want to be different you should go for the LSx engines. They really are that fantastic of a motor. It literally is almost to the point of arguing over flathead V8 of OHV V8 and which way you should go. You'll always have the guys who love flatheads and want to build them but do not kid yourself into thinking a flathead or in this case the LT1/4 is a better engine no matter how much power you make or how many LSx powered cars you beat in a race.
Good luck with whatever you do. I'm staying with my LT1 for now
