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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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I am thinking about getting a C4 Vette somtime in the future. I'd really like to get a steal on a ZR-1 but I am also interested in the LT4's.

How do the LT4's compare powerwise to the LT5's? Are the LT4 parts just as expensive and hard to find as the LT5's? I know the ZR-1 is the King of the Hill Vette but do the 96 LT4's come close or not? Thanks
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 02:58 PM
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Default Re: LT4 Question (crutch)

The LT5 is in a league of it's own, compared to the LT4 or the C5 for that matter. That being said, I love the LT4, and parts are much cheaper than the LT5. The LT5 has a slight advantage in performance, but has a huge one in the gawk department. :)
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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I have seen dyno sheets from mercury on the LT5's-they were a little
under-rated about 410-420 hp.The LT4 probably is also-about 350hp.
THe LT5 is a totally different animal.They are both good motors.
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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I really wanted an LT5. The only thing that kept me from getting one? It didnt come in a vert :D

Isn't that right 96LT4? :cheers:
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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 09:37 AM
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LT4 is very strong and for the money difference is a great buy, if you don't over pay.
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