LT1 or LT4?
03-14-2017, 06:03 PM
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Lousy air can have a new guy thinking somethings wrong with his car plenty more variables.
Go line up with someone and get busy
Go line up with someone and get busy
03-14-2017, 07:32 PM
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03-14-2017, 07:33 PM
#43
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Except of course that's traction-limited. As always, power is the only number that matters in acceleration. And yeah, I agree the L98 is basically slaughtered in all measures that actually matter. I will agree with Cool Runnings that TPI looks better, though! But yeah, the LT4 is significantly more powerful than the LT1 and lays waste to the L98.
03-14-2017, 08:08 PM
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03-14-2017, 08:32 PM
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03-14-2017, 10:14 PM
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LOL! That actually did make me 
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03-15-2017, 09:45 AM
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I think it is interesting to see how much variation there is between tests.
For example the L98 6 speed should be no different between the coupe or convertible, but they show 5.6 to 6.3 or 0.7 difference.
The LT1's show 5.1 to 5.7 or 0.6 difference
The LT4's show 4.9 to 5.45 or 0.55 difference.
I think that is why so many of these tests are hard to base performance off of. You don't know the conditions at the time, the driver's skill, etc.
From my experience with owning 3 L98's, 3 LT1's, and 1 LT4 in Corvettes, I believe the LT1's out perform the L98's and the LT4 out performs the LT1. At the higher rpms, the difference is more noticeable, but it seems to me that there is a difference in the lower rpms too.
For example the L98 6 speed should be no different between the coupe or convertible, but they show 5.6 to 6.3 or 0.7 difference.
The LT1's show 5.1 to 5.7 or 0.6 difference
The LT4's show 4.9 to 5.45 or 0.55 difference.
I think that is why so many of these tests are hard to base performance off of. You don't know the conditions at the time, the driver's skill, etc.
From my experience with owning 3 L98's, 3 LT1's, and 1 LT4 in Corvettes, I believe the LT1's out perform the L98's and the LT4 out performs the LT1. At the higher rpms, the difference is more noticeable, but it seems to me that there is a difference in the lower rpms too.
Interesting how stoplight to stoplight, the L98 is as quick as the LT4 (close anyhoo).
L98 Road Test
Motor Trend
April, 1990
Automatic
0-60..................5.7
6-speed coupe
0-60..................5.6
6-speed convertible
0-60..................6.3
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LT1 Road Tests
Car and Driver
March, 1995
0-60..................5.1
Road & Track
February, 1994
0-60..................5.7
Motor Trend
May, 1996
0-60..................5.6
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LT4 Road Tests
Car and Driver
September, 1995
0-60..................5.1
Road & Track
February, 1995
0-60..................5.2
Vette
August, 1996
0-60..................5.45
Motor Trend
May, 1996
0-60..................4.9
L98 Road Test
Motor Trend
April, 1990
Automatic
0-60..................5.7
6-speed coupe
0-60..................5.6
6-speed convertible
0-60..................6.3
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LT1 Road Tests
Car and Driver
March, 1995
0-60..................5.1
Road & Track
February, 1994
0-60..................5.7
Motor Trend
May, 1996
0-60..................5.6
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LT4 Road Tests
Car and Driver
September, 1995
0-60..................5.1
Road & Track
February, 1995
0-60..................5.2
Vette
August, 1996
0-60..................5.45
Motor Trend
May, 1996
0-60..................4.9
03-15-2017, 11:32 AM
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As I mentioned I did have a 94 auto for years and never tried the LT4, but from all the research I did and the feedback I'm getting here (much appreciated) i want to switch to manual LT4 for a keeper. Since I'm not in the states I guess test drivig it is out of the window that's why I wanna cover as much info and details as possible before buying one.
What would be the value range for a good condition 96' Lt4 with mileage let's say below 75k.?
What would be the value range for a good condition 96' Lt4 with mileage let's say below 75k.?
03-15-2017, 01:16 PM
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And thanks all for the infos.
03-15-2017, 05:48 PM
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03-16-2017, 12:45 AM
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Congrats on two nice C4s! Would have to be a new thread but, would really be interested in hearing your impressions of the driving differences between the LT-4 and LT-5. With being able to balance a nickel on the intake of the LT-5 with the engine running leaves me the impression it’s a very “smooth” engine.
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I was actually planning on doing a thread like that soon. Only owned the cars for one week. So probably another few days and I will. Stay tuned!
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03-16-2017, 12:54 AM
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03-16-2017, 08:36 AM
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Ask We Gone about the LT4s...I got to run with him up the highway and we were both running about 50. I had him til 80 or so, but the LT5 took over and just walked away. The LT5 is a beast once it starts to breathe.
03-18-2017, 11:29 AM
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His car posted 314hp at the rear wheels, mine posted 311.
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03-19-2017, 10:09 PM
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