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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
^^ Isn't that a crank pulley I see in the pic above.

........and, honestly you are making this more complicated than needed. You have a 1996 LT1.


Needs a shorter stock hub or aftermarket hub and damper. The ATI damper I use on my LT1 uses the same hub for all corvette LT1s. It comes with a spacer that slides over the snout before installing the hub on non 1996 engines IOT make it that little bit longer.

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Originally Posted by GT2Race
There are no current accessariies except for the Alternator and large aluminum bracket It mounts the alt hi and on right side ... I have no other pieces unfortunately
That is the main C4 LTx accessary bracket. The alternator, a/c compressor, serp belt tensioner, and power steering pump all mount to this bracket. There is a small metal bracket on the other side to mount the power steering fluid reservoir.

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I believe you're looking for a 10128489 - Torsional Damper, LT1

for use on 1992-96 LT1 engines.
and P/N 12550097 hub for use on 1996-97 LT1 engines.


Did you ever go to the LT1 vs LT4 link posted in one of the threads earlier, some of the P/Ns are there?


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IMO finding the engine parts are going to be easy, IDK about getting through Kalifornia's CARB process. Anyone know what it takes to get a older C4 through carb with a 1996 engine? Does it need to be OBDII or should/can he make it a 95 and use OBDI which is easier to tune in the C4 since its not a 1 year only setup?

Or does Kali let the car go by the model year in which case how's it make it through visual?

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Originally Posted by aboatguy
I believe you're looking for a 10128489 - Torsional Damper, LT1

for use on 1992-96 LT1 engines.
and P/N 12550097 hub for use on 1996-97 LT1 engines.


Did you ever go to the LT1 vs LT4 link posted in one of the threads earlier, some of the P/Ns are there?


LINK
I was there ... but have been fairly sedated the last few days here at the old transplant recovery center ... awake enough to roll forward though ..
remembering everything ... not so good .. bare with me
thanks for specifics ... I need just a little time to reread and assimilate spec info ...
wish I was Borg unit today ... being carbon based has its limitations ..
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^^ You're in the hospital recovering from an organ transplant?
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by aboatguy
If you have the plug in the lower front side of the Crank cover... you have a 96 and will need a 96 or 97 crank hub... Good news is the damper seems to be a multi year set up ... (lt1 and LT4 Hub is separate from damper)
The corvette shortblock from 92-96 has the same stats on the rotating assembly that accessories are close so I'm saying chose the accessories you want/need and work from there. The 96 has a Crank Position sensor so the hub is a little bit shorter IOT make up for the space the reluctor takes up on the front of the engine..

RMS is rear main seal LT1 has a 1 piece rear main seal just like the L98 and other late model SBC engines.

If I were in your shoes (Kalifornia) I'd think real hard about fixing the Cross fire or installing a regular SBC based engine before messing with a GEN II (LTX).. or if I was up for fighting CARB I'd shoot for a 6.0 Gen IV or larger...
your Idea to carb the LT1 engine is enticing .. would you know how to make the Opti spark (which works off the front of the motor) work with a carberated set up ?
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do you know if there is a gear already in place ( at the back of Cam ) to drive a standard HEI distributer ?
did you know that the Lt1 needs that 300 dollar special 4 barral intake ?
I have seen LT1 intakes with and without the ditributer hole

any input is good

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Originally Posted by GT2Race
would you know how to make the Opti spark work with a carberated set up ?
You don't

Originally Posted by GT2Race
do you know if there is a gear already in place ( at the back of Cam ) to drive a standard HEI distributer ?
You just remove the LT1 spur drive that runs the oil pump off the cam and install a reg dist in it's place

Originally Posted by GT2Race
did you know that the Lt1 needs that 300 dollar special 4 barral intake ?
That factory carb manifold for a LT1 has provision for a reg dist.
A reg SBC intake can have the bolt holes re-drilled to work on LT1 heads
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If your motor has this type of timing cover, with the crank sensor and mounting bolt holes on the lower left side as viewed from the front of the motor, then it is either a 96 or 97 LTx.

This cover was only available for those two years as a crank position sensor when GM made the change to ODBII.
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Originally Posted by GT2Race
your Idea to carb the LT1 engine is enticing .. would you know how to make the Opti spark (which works off the front of the motor) work with a carberated set up ?
or
do you know if there is a gear already in place ( at the back of Cam ) to drive a standard HEI distributer ?
did you know that the Lt1 needs that 300 dollar special 4 barral intake ?
I have seen LT1 intakes with and without the ditributer hole

any input is good

Lawrence Kaliforn-I-ay way
I never suggested you to carburate your LT1 CARB = Kalifornia emission *****

I repeat if you are in Kalifornia you will have to deal with CARB California Air Resources Board

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Originally Posted by aboatguy
I never suggested you to carburate your LT1 CARB = Kalifornia emission *****

I repeat if you are in Kalifornia you will have to deal with CARB California Air Resources Board
It was meant for the other cool C4 dude ... sorry Mate !
and ... Yes .. I have the " Smog " issue fully considered ... Arizona is a close relative if necessary ...

You a spy reporter or just curious ...

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Originally Posted by ColaBear


If your motor has this type of timing cover, with the crank sensor and mounting bolt holes on the lower left side as viewed from the front of the motor, then it is either a 96 or 97 LTx.

This cover was only available for those two years as a crank position sensor when GM made the change to ODBII.
An LTx .. what does this mean ...?

Any performance differencess ..?
We found these numbers Stamped on the Boss faces

# Vo5432XA .. right side front ( passenger ) where heads attach to block ( Stamped )

# IT5H8131 .. rear of block ( stamped )
hope this helps .. let me know ...
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I would google the state smog referee (not smog station)in your area
There is one at Pierce College in Winnetka Ca 818 area code
Before you even get started, ask..believe me they are your friend. If you do the swap they will inspect it themselves and give you a smog sticker youre good togo from there. There is no "Paying someone" with a swap like this period anyone that says you can is full of it cause 2 yrs later the next shop is gonna look into who approved it in the first place. .

Tell him what you are trying to do he will tell you whats needed and what you can/cant get away with pcm wise, cats etc. You will be super pizzed if you do all this and they tell you changes have got to be made..

You are brave....if it were me Id sell it and put the $ into good heads/intake for your 350..quick freshen up ie bearings etc. Much much eaiser and quicker route, nack on the road sooner . Not trying to discourage but the whole wiring etc part is going to be a PITA unless you can DIY. It will take you quite awhile to do this and make everything work I could be wrong.

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LTx = 96/97 LT1 or 96 only LT4. I believe you have determined that this motor is not a LT4 so that only leaves LT1 for 96/97 if your timing cover looks like the one I posted. I think you said it had a crank sensor.

I will need to do some research on the block codes unless someone else can provide 96/97 LT1 block code numbers.
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Im with you on that Smog issue ... I attemptt plan " A " see an official Smog Dude and go forward .
all above board is " Good stuff "... Thanky for that one !

Im to excited and committed to go back to Mr Cross-Fire .. especially with those 624 lightened steel heads ... hence .. those x-Fire parts and bits are for sale .

It's more likely than not that I now own a LT1 95 or 96, unit ...

I need to Verify the exact year .. thiese stamped engine ID's should tell the story ..
However ... Im not finding them on any code number list's that I have found through my Google search efforts to this point .. someone out there knows ..

Stamped # V05432XA and # IT5H8131 and casting # 10125327
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Originally Posted by GT2Race
I need to Verify the exact year ..
Vo5432XA .. right side front ( passenger ) where heads attach to block
someone out there knows .
More likely V0543 ZXA

1996 Vette LT1 with auto trans
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Originally Posted by vetteoz
More likely V0543 ZXA

1996 Vette LT1 with auto trans
Will confirm that one as soon as I get outa this ICU ..
looks like a LT! for sure ..
Can you check my new thread .. where I ask for info about using the 96 LT1 ECM and engine harness in My 84 C4 .. specifically ecu and trans compatibility .. and how it would affect the ecu's tuning mode ...thanks
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I would google the state smog referee (not smog station)in your area
There is one at Pierce College in Winnetka Ca 818 area code
Before you even get started, ask..believe me they are your friend. If you do the swap they will inspect it themselves and give you a smog sticker youre good togo from there. There is no "Paying someone" with a swap like this period anyone that says you can is full of it cause 2 yrs later the next shop is gonna look into who approved it in the first place. .

Tell him what you are trying to do he will tell you whats needed and what you can/cant get away with pcm wise, cats etc. You will be super pizzed if you do all this and they tell you changes have got to be made..

You are brave....if it were me Id sell it and put the $ into good heads/intake for your 350..quick freshen up ie bearings etc. Much much eaiser and quicker route, nack on the road sooner . Not trying to discourage but the whole wiring etc part is going to be a PITA unless you can DIY. It will take you quite awhile to do this and make everything work I could be wrong.
Yes , I will do that .. thanks
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Originally Posted by vetteoz
More likely V0543 ZXA

1996 Vette LT1 with auto trans
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Where is this information available from?
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