LT1/LT4 differences?
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LT1/LT4 differences?
This is probably a big time stupid noobie question, but where can I find info on the difference between these two engines, c.r., camshaft, heads, etc? Thanks in advance!
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There are a couple of folks who may be able turn you on to a link or provide a more complete list, but starts with these:
heads
cam
intake
compression ratio
valves
the specifics will follow, I am sure, but the net is an "under-rated" 30 more HP from the LT-4.
[edit] see you got the link before I even got done typing!
heads
cam
intake
compression ratio
valves
the specifics will follow, I am sure, but the net is an "under-rated" 30 more HP from the LT-4.
[edit] see you got the link before I even got done typing!
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If you decide on a manual car and can afford a later one, go for the '96 LT4. It's a no brainer, really. In actuality, they put out around 350 HP.
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After doing a little web surfing, I came up with this link, that is awesome! It even has links to flow numbers, etc at the bottom of the page http://www.malcams.com/legacy/misc/LT4.htm
I guess I should have surfed before I asked the question :o
I guess I should have surfed before I asked the question :o
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
No harm no foul... if you don't ask how are you ever going to find an answer? The LT4 was a different motor all together. It had forged crank and pistons, I think the rods were stronger, higher compression, different cam profile, 1.6 rockers, better springs, better coil, higher flow heads and intake design. That is not to say that the LT1 is a bad motor... GM just liked to end the model runs with a bang... the LT4, Collector's Editions, and GS cars were that bang.
Come to think of it... did they do anything special when they ended the C5 line?
Come to think of it... did they do anything special when they ended the C5 line?
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Originally Posted by kwik_ta
No harm no foul... if you don't ask how are you ever going to find an answer? The LT4 was a different motor all together. It had forged crank and pistons, I think the rods were stronger, higher compression, different cam profile, 1.6 rockers, better springs, better coil, higher flow heads and intake design. That is not to say that the LT1 is a bad motor... GM just liked to end the model runs with a bang... the LT4, Collector's Editions, and GS cars were that bang.
Come to think of it... did they do anything special when they ended the C5 line?
Come to think of it... did they do anything special when they ended the C5 line?
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Cool... thanks! It is kind of a shame that the C5 run did not end in the same fashion as the C3 & C4 lines. Oh well I guess.
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