LT1 vs. LT4
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Racer
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LT1 vs. LT4
Hey guys i'm a newb and i'm sure you've all heard this question a million times. But i swear i did a search and went through about 10 pages of posts but came up with nothing.
So anyways i've always liked the C4 body style and the going prices are right in my range. But i can't believe the price differences i'm seeing between a '95-96 LT1 and a '96 LT4!!!!! I mean i'm seeing like $5k differences...
So what exactly is the difference between an LT1 and an LT4? And is it worth it? But keep in mind i'm all about performance so it probably is worth it.
So anyways i've always liked the C4 body style and the going prices are right in my range. But i can't believe the price differences i'm seeing between a '95-96 LT1 and a '96 LT4!!!!! I mean i'm seeing like $5k differences...
So what exactly is the difference between an LT1 and an LT4? And is it worth it? But keep in mind i'm all about performance so it probably is worth it.
Burning Brakes
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This should answer all your questions.
1996: the LT4 is only worth about $750-1000 more than the LT1. All LT1's in 96 have the A4, where as all the LT4's have the M6.
1996: the LT4 is only worth about $750-1000 more than the LT1. All LT1's in 96 have the A4, where as all the LT4's have the M6.
If you go to NADA.com and look at 96 LT4 car it adds about 750.00 to the value.
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Racer
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LT4s will just become more valuable as time goes on
. They have awsome power and torque right from the factory. They were only made for one year, versus the LT1 was produce for many years. Any vette that was produced with option for one year will always be the more desired find.
. They have awsome power and torque right from the factory. They were only made for one year, versus the LT1 was produce for many years. Any vette that was produced with option for one year will always be the more desired find.
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Thats true but the OP doesn't have the five grand to add to an extra five grand for an LT-4 car. He could buy an LT-1 and use the five grand he saved from buying the LT-4 and make it much faster than the stock LT-4. Five grand in an LT-1 would be enough to eat up LSx cars also.
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LT4s will just become more valuable as time goes on . They have awsome power and torque right from the factory. They were only made for one year, versus the LT1 was produce for many years. Any vette that was produced with option for one year will always be the more desired find.
. They have awsome power and torque right from the factory. They were only made for one year, versus the LT1 was produce for many years. Any vette that was produced with option for one year will always be the more desired find.Last edited by NEVRL8T; Sep 11, 2007 at 10:33 AM.
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Original poster did not say anything of the sort. He said he's about performance and is wondering about the price difference between the two and if it's worth it
Don't get me wrong LT-1 is a great motor , but if you have a choice, the LT-4 is the bigger brother of the two. BTW, LT-1 has the same torque as the LT-4?
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Keep in mind that the $5k variance you're seeing is not simply because of the LT-4 engine. (I wish it were!) Looking at the various Vette classified sites, it's not much of a project to find a big difference in asking price between two LT-1s.
Also pay attention to whether you're looking at an ad for a Collector Edition LT-4 (siver paint, some badges & the A-mold wheels). Asking prices for those always start high even though they are very common.
Also pay attention to whether you're looking at an ad for a Collector Edition LT-4 (siver paint, some badges & the A-mold wheels). Asking prices for those always start high even though they are very common.
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??? Original poster did not say anything of the sort. He said he's about performance and is wondering about the price difference between the two and if it's worth it Don't get me wrong LT-1 is a great motor , but if you have a choice, the LT-4 is the bigger brother of the two. BTW, LT-1 has the same torque as the LT-4?
Original poster did not say anything of the sort. He said he's about performance and is wondering about the price difference between the two and if it's worth it Don't get me wrong LT-1 is a great motor , but if you have a choice, the LT-4 is the bigger brother of the two. BTW, LT-1 has the same torque as the LT-4? http://www.grandsportregistry.com/lt1vslt4.htm
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...96/lt1lt4.html
http://www.fierolt1.com/lt1_vs_lt4_1.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LT_engine
Shame on me. I forgot about your *** dyno that can tell the difference in a miniscule amount of torque variances.
Your just more than a little pissed that you paid big money for a Grand Sport only to find out that the LT-4 is not the "end all" its made out to be. Its a great engine and I would love to have one but the numbers don't lie.
Last edited by NEVRL8T; Sep 11, 2007 at 12:43 PM.
