Why LT ?
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This is the 3rd introduction of the LT1. While I agree that this moniker should have remained retired, it won't be the end of the world to say "Gen5" or "C7 LT1".
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Who cares if they reuse LT1. At the end of the day, it's just an RPO code!
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It's all about convenient (or inconvenient if you don't like it,) timing. The original LT1 was used for 1970 model year. Then again 22 years later for the 92 model year. Guess what? The 2014 model year it will be released in will be 22 years again. I guess GM just couldn't resist, and we all know GM is a bit heavy on the cheese at times.
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It's all about convenient (or inconvenient if you don't like it,) timing. The original LT1 was used for 1970 model year. Then again 22 years later for the 92 model year. Guess what? The 2014 model year it will be released in will be 22 years again. I guess GM just couldn't resist, and we all know GM is a bit heavy on the cheese at times.
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this is going to be real confusing once engine swaps for this engine get popular. i can just imagine searching ebay or craigslist and searching LT1 and having to sift through a tons of useless posts and items to find one potential engine that might suit my needs. I already go through this when i search for ls1 or ls2 and get tons of lq4s, lq9s, etc. that have ls1 in the title.
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For everybody who thinks it should be "LR1" ... remember, LR1 was used for a I4 2BBL engine and then a 1.6L I4 MFI engine (both Europe, I believe) ... not a good lineage for a modern V8.
RPOs are not exclusive to Corvettes, or to the United States ... they are world-wide designators, and probably most possible three-character designations have been used at some point in the past.
That said, I do not think LX1 has been used, although GM seems to shy away from using "X" in mechanical-type RPOs (perhaps they use it internally for experimental, much like the military).
Personally, I liked my LT1 C4 ... I have no problems with reusing it. It is just a designation within the GM system, regardless of the relative importance we "fanatics" place on it.
RPOs are not exclusive to Corvettes, or to the United States ... they are world-wide designators, and probably most possible three-character designations have been used at some point in the past.
That said, I do not think LX1 has been used, although GM seems to shy away from using "X" in mechanical-type RPOs (perhaps they use it internally for experimental, much like the military).
Personally, I liked my LT1 C4 ... I have no problems with reusing it. It is just a designation within the GM system, regardless of the relative importance we "fanatics" place on it.
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What would you rather of had as the engine designation instead of LT1?
LC5...that was once a V6 321 cu in 2 barrel engine.
LD4...that was once a 250 cu in 6 cyl truck engine.
LF7...that was once a 260 cu in V8 diesel engine.
LG9...that was once a 305 cu in V8 2 barrel.
LM1...that was once a 350 cu in V8 4 barrel.
I can go on.
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I mean, I'm pretty sure the general consensus is LX1 or LR1 where probably the two best choices. Like I said, repeating is nostalgic, repeating twice is a bit unoriginal. Heck CM(corvette motor)1 would hate at least been unique to a ground up new design motor.
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Only thing I could easily find for a "LX1" was a "LX3" that was a 1.4L 4 banger with a 1 barrel carb back in 1978.
Hard to find a designation that hasn't been used before. GM uses the same groupings across their entire line, not just Chevrolets or Corvettes.
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If your legit, you'll act legit. Bad mouthing stuff that is NOT yours is not being legit. Each car (regardless of make, model) has its pro's and con's just like anything else.
Keep it real.
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Really?
You're opposed to your brand new Corvette engine being named for some of the most classic small blocks of all time but would have NO problem with it being associated with a FWD Monte Carlo SS/Impala SS/Grand Prix GXP engine?
This has already been mentioned in this thread but, LS4 was already used, not all that long ago either actually.
The only ones left were LS5 and LS8 but they will likely need more than just two designations with this new engine line so they had to start over with the 'LT'.
You're opposed to your brand new Corvette engine being named for some of the most classic small blocks of all time but would have NO problem with it being associated with a FWD Monte Carlo SS/Impala SS/Grand Prix GXP engine?
This has already been mentioned in this thread but, LS4 was already used, not all that long ago either actually.
The only ones left were LS5 and LS8 but they will likely need more than just two designations with this new engine line so they had to start over with the 'LT'.