Finally Got my LT-1
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From: Harrison Township, Michigan
Welcome to the LT1 club! I own an LS1 car (my goat), but I have more fun in my LT1 Z. It gives you that more "seat of your pants" feeling! First thing you need to do is get some rims and lower control arms to help your launch. LCAs are a good, cheap, easy mod!
Thanks for the responses! ive had alot of fun so far with the car, just did spark plugs and wires, WHAT A MOTHER-FER lol ! i think it could probably use an ignition upgrade, opti and all, but it runs ok for now. Also had to put a new radiator in, and backflush the heater core because it was clogged.
Went to re-wire the radio, found the 6x9's in the rear are missing.....
oh, and we're getting most, not all, of the scratches out with buffing compound and stuff.
Oh, and i dont think the neighbors have a choice haha
Went to re-wire the radio, found the 6x9's in the rear are missing.....
oh, and we're getting most, not all, of the scratches out with buffing compound and stuff.
Oh, and i dont think the neighbors have a choice haha
That green will grow on you, I can't seem to think about painting mine a different color.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Indian Trail, NC
ok so its been a while since i had internet, we moved into a new house.
So i got a few new pics you guys. I found center caps for the 5 star wheels, hollowed the cat out, was clogged anyways, and had the ecu programmed. Got VHT niteshade on the front parking lights and taillights, also got chrome letters for the berger panel...Been buffing on some scratches, it's starting to look and run better. Also, apparently the last guy ran 87 octane in it...hmmmm would explain the initial hesitation issues, i have been using 93 and it is pretty straight now.
But thanks for all the good info, the LT1 sure does seem to run pretty good...uhm sideways in 2nd sometimes 3rd grabbin gears lol....enjoy the pics!
:-)
So i got a few new pics you guys. I found center caps for the 5 star wheels, hollowed the cat out, was clogged anyways, and had the ecu programmed. Got VHT niteshade on the front parking lights and taillights, also got chrome letters for the berger panel...Been buffing on some scratches, it's starting to look and run better. Also, apparently the last guy ran 87 octane in it...hmmmm would explain the initial hesitation issues, i have been using 93 and it is pretty straight now.
But thanks for all the good info, the LT1 sure does seem to run pretty good...uhm sideways in 2nd sometimes 3rd grabbin gears lol....enjoy the pics!
:-)
i remember how happy i was when i got my first lt1, fun car
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Indian Trail, NC
*update*
So alot has changed since my last post
I added a high flow air filter (from spectre, same flow as K&N half the price..), hollow cat, dynomax exhaust/
Working on a TB bypass, De-screening the MAF. Also need to do intake gaskets (leaked oil since day 1), and should do a water pump, cap & rotor and coil for good measure.
Also got rid of the C4 wheels for a nice set of C5's (know anyone who wants to donate centercaps? hahaha), added some VHT stuff, headlight covers and other Misc touches in and out.
So alot has changed since my last post
I added a high flow air filter (from spectre, same flow as K&N half the price..), hollow cat, dynomax exhaust/
Working on a TB bypass, De-screening the MAF. Also need to do intake gaskets (leaked oil since day 1), and should do a water pump, cap & rotor and coil for good measure.
Also got rid of the C4 wheels for a nice set of C5's (know anyone who wants to donate centercaps? hahaha), added some VHT stuff, headlight covers and other Misc touches in and out.
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From: Spring Hill, Florida
Nice find bud! I just picked up a 94 formula for about 2,000 myself, black on black, it's an A4 but don't get it twisted that things got so much torque when i was playing with it the day I brought it home (bone stock) I easily had her walking to the left and had about as much traction as a train on icy rails (launch from idle, in Drive, just seeing what would happen) the 245's gotta go, 315's are where its at big guy. I love my little torque monster and im sure you will love yours!
Now if they only had the top end power of an Ls...
the 245's gotta go, 315's are where its at big guy. I love my little torque monster and im sure you will love yours!Now if they only had the top end power of an Ls...
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Indian Trail, NC
Thanks man. The auto cars can still be pretty nasty. I like the manual cuz i like to drop the clutch now and then 
Painted TB cover today, as well as center of plenum, the rusty brake booster, and i painted the MAF case when i had it apart for de-screen.
Also did a TB Bypass today.
Painted TB cover today, as well as center of plenum, the rusty brake booster, and i painted the MAF case when i had it apart for de-screen.
Also did a TB Bypass today.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Indian Trail, NC
yes i know, its got some pitting. thats ok, its in the metal, and when i car painted i'm also getting a new TB cover. overall it still needs work, so the little imperfections are OK by me for now
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6-spd LT1 cars... is there anything more fun to drive?! I love that low end grunt these cars have. BTW, I might sound like the first of many broken records, but put that MAF screen back in. Removing it throws the MAF's calibration off. I tried descreened MAFs as well as ported ones, but the stocker worked best. Descreening really killed throttle response off idle.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Indian Trail, NC
Leather is awesome, i'll hafta settle for cloth this time around...6-spd LT1 cars... is there anything more fun to drive?! I love that low end grunt these cars have. BTW, I might sound like the first of many broken records, but put that MAF screen back in. Removing it throws the MAF's calibration off. I tried descreened MAFs as well as ported ones, but the stocker worked best. Descreening really killed throttle response off idle.
I have heard mixed results with the MAF, and it seems to have helped my car. it runs much better
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Indian Trail, NC
Went and picked up a Hooker muffler today.
what ya think?
took off my dynomax muffler, put a hooker aero chamber on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be_zZAasos0
what ya think?
took off my dynomax muffler, put a hooker aero chamber on it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be_zZAasos0
I think it sounds great but you need some WD40 on your door hinges
You may know now, but the Polo Green Metallic was one of the most common early 4th gen colors available. Having a black interior in a green car though, not common. Also, having a T56 was rare for any color.
Check out this site for information about colors.
http://sites.google.com/site/branget...olorproduction
www.mifbody.com is a michigan based fbody site that is mostly 4th gens, check it out.
I have a 96 Z28 M6 and love it.
You may know now, but the Polo Green Metallic was one of the most common early 4th gen colors available. Having a black interior in a green car though, not common. Also, having a T56 was rare for any color.
Check out this site for information about colors.
http://sites.google.com/site/branget...olorproduction
www.mifbody.com is a michigan based fbody site that is mostly 4th gens, check it out.
I have a 96 Z28 M6 and love it.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 80
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From: Indian Trail, NC
I think it sounds great but you need some WD40 on your door hinges
You may know now, but the Polo Green Metallic was one of the most common early 4th gen colors available. Having a black interior in a green car though, not common. Also, having a T56 was rare for any color.
Check out this site for information about colors.
http://sites.google.com/site/branget...olorproduction
www.mifbody.com is a michigan based fbody site that is mostly 4th gens, check it out.
I have a 96 Z28 M6 and love it.
You may know now, but the Polo Green Metallic was one of the most common early 4th gen colors available. Having a black interior in a green car though, not common. Also, having a T56 was rare for any color.
Check out this site for information about colors.
http://sites.google.com/site/branget...olorproduction
www.mifbody.com is a michigan based fbody site that is mostly 4th gens, check it out.
I have a 96 Z28 M6 and love it.
So what you're saying is this shade of green was super popular, but to have the t tops, 6 speed, 2 tone interior was really rare for this color?