LS vs LT weight
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Melting Slicks
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LS vs LT weight
i know the block being aluminum on the LS has to drop SOME weight. im guessing around 60 lbs? i got to thinking that hte intake manifold on a LT1/4 is cast iron(metal) isnt teh intake manifold on any LS motor plastic? i would think that would drop a drastic amount of weight as well. what is the average weight savings from a complete, say LT4 to a complete LS1?
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by RyneZ06
i would say about 90 to 100 pounds could be shed, by going with as ls1
im toying around with the idea of eventually going with an LS in my C4.
Although that isnt the reason im considering it, 100lbs would help the front to back weight ratio alot.
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Originally Posted by 1996man
thats a lot of weight.
im toying around with the idea of eventually going with an LS in my C4.
Although that isnt the reason im considering it, 100lbs would help the front to back weight ratio alot.
im toying around with the idea of eventually going with an LS in my C4.
Although that isnt the reason im considering it, 100lbs would help the front to back weight ratio alot.
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Originally Posted by turboc5
Why not go with a C5? You can get them for under $20K now. Much improved ride, handling, floor space,(due to rear trans) and alot lighter too. Although I do love the way the latter C4's looked.
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From: Geneva, IL Bring back the Chief!
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Originally Posted by 1996man
no offence at all but i honestly cant stand the cosmetics of C5s. inside or out
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lol sorry! I love the LS motors though! Im trying to figure out a way to get an 427 in my vettt right now. wheather it be from a LS7 block or a LS2 block or whatever, i need to figure it out somehow
