LS-1 in a C4?
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2nd Gear
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From: Ashburnham Ma
LS-1 in a C4?
Alright first off, this is my first post, and I obviously don't know as much about vettes as the rest of you,
So, I was wondering, is it possible to by an LS-1 as a Crate engine?
If so how well does it fit in a C4?
Thanks,
~Murph
So, I was wondering, is it possible to by an LS-1 as a Crate engine?
If so how well does it fit in a C4?
Thanks,
~Murph
Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
Re: LS-1 in a C4? (tvgm84)
Yes, you can buy an LS1 crate engine, and it will fit into a C4. There is someone on the forum that has done it to an 80's model vette...'84 I think? But I am drawing a blank on his forum name...
Racer
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From: Acworth Georgia
Re: LS-1 in a C4? (LT5FIRE)
I don't have the time/place/or money for this right now,....but have been knocking the idea around for a while.
I love the C4 body style,.....and the LS-1 is an awesome motor.
Hmmm,....maybe if I win the lotto you'll see a MTI prepped 422ci LS-1 Polo Green C-4..... :D
I love the C4 body style,.....and the LS-1 is an awesome motor.
Hmmm,....maybe if I win the lotto you'll see a MTI prepped 422ci LS-1 Polo Green C-4..... :D
Cruising
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From: canberra ACT
Re: LS-1 in a C4? (vetteman9368)
I'm actually in the process at the moment change the mountsn a little bit and some small firewall mods & small change to the fuel rails & tappet covers I'm also going to a motec which is pretty trick set up linked back through the original ecm costing me plenty but mines been modied to righthand drive so some of the issues I had with wiper motors @ such shouldn't be an issue over there but I wouldn't reccomend it to an average backyard mechanic .If you want the email adress for the bloke thats doing mine @ manta racing in ausyralia let me know
Racer
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From: Spring TX
Re: LS-1 in a C4? (tvgm84)
Alright first off, this is my first post, and I obviously don't know as much about vettes as the rest of you,
So, I was wondering, is it possible to by an LS-1 as a Crate engine?
If so how well does it fit in a C4?
So, I was wondering, is it possible to by an LS-1 as a Crate engine?
If so how well does it fit in a C4?
My AIM is LS1C4 and new e-mail is LS1C4@charter.net. Let me know if I can be of any assistance :cheers:
Regards
Trace
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From: Hillsboro OR
Re: LS-1 in a C4? (tvgm84)
I'd only pursue this if you want the lighter weight aluminum motor and its cheaper than going with an aluminum L98 small block.
Otherwise, build a 550 hp 420 ci small block.
Otherwise, build a 550 hp 420 ci small block.
