My initial impressions of the LT4...
06-17-2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SurfnSun
proof? This sounds like the stuff Stan Adelman was posting a couple of years ago.
I did a LOT of reading on LT4's all over the web, and also checked dynos, track times, etc.. They range from 13.5's to 12.8's , and 106-112trap speeds) STOCK or with very minor mods (mufflers, K&N max).. That pretty much equivalent to what I've read and posted here. Can't prove it unless you open a thread for stock LT4 dynos and track numbers, which is what I did for LT1s before.
06-17-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bobmic93
Whats the problem here? The Lt4 is 30hp stronger then the Lt1. Thats 3 tenths of a second in the 1/4 mile or you could say 3 car lenghts. Thats it! You would not be able to tell the difference between driving the two on which was faster except from looking at the time slip. 30 hp just isnt enough noticeable hp to get giddy about.
Congrats tobijohn!!!
06-17-2006, 11:04 AM
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If stuff is flying around in the cabin more, then I think it sounds like more fun.
I drive my vette just for fun and it sounds like the LT4 is more fun.
Now how do I convince the wife that we need one?
I drive my vette just for fun and it sounds like the LT4 is more fun.
Now how do I convince the wife that we need one?
06-17-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tobijohn
Boy, things sure seem to fly around in the cabin a lot more when you step on the gas than they did in the LT1! Woo-Hoo! 
wait until you mod it 
06-17-2006, 11:48 AM
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[QUOTE=redvette6spd]Some headers, exhaust, Hot Cam and a tune you will see 400+hp[/QUOTE
Glad your happy with the new toy. LT4=
Now mod it as listed above.
[/QUOTEGlad your happy with the new toy. LT4=
Now mod it as listed above.
06-17-2006, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bobmic93
Whats the problem here? The Lt4 is 30hp stronger then the Lt1. Thats 3 tenths of a second in the 1/4 mile or you could say 3 car lenghts. Thats it! You would not be able to tell the difference between driving the two on which was faster except from looking at the time slip. 30 hp just isnt enough noticeable hp to get giddy about.
06-17-2006, 01:39 PM
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I loved mine. It was a strong car and tons of fun.
Dyno'd 305 RWHP and I got it in the 12.90s on street tires.
Dyno'd 305 RWHP and I got it in the 12.90s on street tires.
06-17-2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bobmic93
Whats the problem here? The Lt4 is 30hp stronger then the Lt1. Thats 3 tenths of a second in the 1/4 mile or you could say 3 car lenghts. Thats it! You would not be able to tell the difference between driving the two on which was faster except from looking at the time slip. 30 hp just isnt enough noticeable hp to get giddy about.
Congrats to Tobijohn on his new C4...
06-17-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bobmic93
Whats the problem here? The Lt4 is 30hp stronger then the Lt1. Thats 3 tenths of a second in the 1/4 mile or you could say 3 car lenghts. Thats it! You would not be able to tell the difference between driving the two on which was faster except from looking at the time slip. 30 hp just isnt enough noticeable hp to get giddy about.
06-17-2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wake
Wow, I wonder if there is this much animosity between LS1 and LS6 guys...
06-17-2006, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bobmic93
Whats the problem here? The Lt4 is 30hp stronger then the Lt1. Thats 3 tenths of a second in the 1/4 mile or you could say 3 car lenghts. Thats it! You would not be able to tell the difference between driving the two on which was faster except from looking at the time slip. 30 hp just isnt enough noticeable hp to get giddy about.
GM and the buying public also believed that 30HP was worth getting all giddy about because the LT-4 option sold quite well.
06-17-2006, 04:08 PM
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I'm staying out of ths even though I started it. But here's an interesting link if you haven't seen it already:
http://www.grandsportregistry.com/dyno.htm
http://www.grandsportregistry.com/dyno.htm
06-17-2006, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tobijohn
I'm staying out of ths even though I started it. But here's an interesting link if you haven't seen it already:
http://www.grandsportregistry.com/dyno.htm
http://www.grandsportregistry.com/dyno.htm
06-17-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tobijohn
OK, let me rephrase that then:
Boy, things sure seem to fly around in the cabin a lot more when you step on the gas than they did in the Neon! Woo-Hoo!
Boy, things sure seem to fly around in the cabin a lot more when you step on the gas than they did in the Neon! Woo-Hoo!
06-17-2006, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bobmic93
Tobijohn, that is a awesome looking car and didnt mean to **** on your parade. Congrats! I read your thread under the influence and took it as a LT1 bash. My bad. All you Lt4 guys show mercy to your younger brother(LT1) for he was intoxicated.
06-17-2006, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SurfnSun
funny..nothing higher than 300rwhp stock...which equates to 345hp, not 370 or more. Who knows...different dynos, different days, STD vs SAE.
3-5% about 340-350chp
1-2% 360-370chp
1/2% over 370chp
Those were only 40 out of how many LT4 '96s on the market? How many thousands? Besides looking at those dynos makes me think the 340-350CHP is more than only 3-5%.. MOST of those stock dynos were right in that..
And yes ,there were two at the end that list, that hit 350CHP+ STOCK. Not bad at all I'd say.
Most cars with just an exhaust and K&N were around 375+CHP..
As most corvette owners, an exhaust and a K&N is considered a mild and basic modification.. Heck I don't know many C4's that don't have that done at least..
This isn't supposed to be an LT4 vs LT1 debate though.. They are both great. Heck I have an LT1 that runs like a raped ape bone stock. Just aswering a members' questions that's all.
06-17-2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tobijohn
Boy, things sure seem to fly around in the cabin a lot more when you step on the gas than they did in the LT1! Woo-Hoo!
