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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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I had a C4 years ago, then got into C3's for a long time. I have not done any research, but can someone tell me what the LT-1 & LT-4 engines are? Which years produced ? Was there an engine option on any C4 years?
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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The LT4 was an upgrade option only avaiable in 1996, also had to have the 6 spd tranny (RPO ZF6). The LT4 gave you 30hp more then the standard 300hp in the LT1. Some say the LT4s have more then 30hp , but 30 is what GM claims.
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here it is quick and dirty

'92-'93 had the Early LT1 300hp speed density
'94-'95 and '96 autos had the Late LT1 300hp MAF
'96 manuals had the LT4 330hp


As far as I know the only engine option was the ZR1
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LT4 was for all 96 manuals.

Rated at 330Hp, actually has 350. It was underrated due to the LS1 coming out in 97 rated at 345.
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Differences between LT1 and LT4 ('96 Corvette)
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Thanks all for the info. Ramrod, thanks for the specs. I will be looking at 96 's soon, that is a great help.
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Thanks all for the info. Ramrod, thanks for the specs. I will be looking at 96 's soon, that is a great help.
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