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Jan 13, 2010 | 02:55 PM

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[quote=NewOrleansLT1;12734549]Quote:
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This is a photoshop'd pic.....this car really doesnt exist. Someone was spreading some rumors that some silver LT1 TA went 12.6 with bolt on's at Tulsa Raceway park a few years back......HA. Bolt on LT1's dont run 12's

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It depends on the amount of weight reduction. There are bolt-on LT1's in the 12's and there are bolt-on LS1's in the 11's, but the cars are nothing but shells and are not very enjoyable. As far as the valve covers go I have the Canton's and in order to get them to seal you need the double gasket made by Fel-Pro. I got mines from Thunder Racing.

Just FYI, this car is not a stripped out shell. Full weight 1996 WS6-6spd with working A/C all options and the car has a 6 point wolf cage with a the extra weight of a 12 bolt. Car is probably in the 3600lb +/- a little. So, 12.60's or faster is still a pretty good, more like a 12.40 ish car @ 110+

I really like the Cantons, but the height would screw up my DELTEQ setup sitting under the cowl. Canton's were my second choice after the LT4's.

Jan 13, 2010 | 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DroppedM6Z View Post
This is a photoshop'd pic.....this car really doesnt exist. Someone was spreading some rumors that some silver LT1 TA went 12.6 with bolt on's at Tulsa Raceway park a few years back......HA. Bolt on LT1's dont run 12's

Just FYI, this car is not a stripped out shell. Full weight 1996 WS6-6spd with working A/C all options and the car has a 6 point wolf cage with a the extra weight of a 12 bolt. Car is probably in the 3600lb +/- a little. So, 12.60's or faster is still a pretty good, more like a 12.40 ish car @ 110+

I really like the Cantons, but the height would screw up my DELTEQ setup sitting under the cowl. Canton's were my second choice after the LT4's.

That's WZUP man

. I wish my car could have went that fast bolt-on only

Jan 13, 2010 | 10:45 PM

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If that's motor is yours in the avatar, looks nice. I notice your sporting the Canton's

Jan 14, 2010 | 01:39 AM

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I LOVE my Cantons...It is the first thing anybody that looks at my motor notices. Tons of compliments and I have never had leak problems with them (knock on wood)

Jan 14, 2010 | 10:39 AM

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polished aluminum stuff on ebay gets my vote, i don't like the looks of Cantons

Jan 14, 2010 | 11:00 AM

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95TransAm_ToM

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i got a question ...... they make Chevy stamped LT1 valve covers but what about pontiac ones.... ive looked and have had no luck.

Jan 14, 2010 | 03:59 PM

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ooo if you have the money they can be made

Jan 14, 2010 | 08:06 PM

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Cantons suck, from day one mine leaked. So I bought a set of Billet Specialties flamed valve covers from summit racing. Sent them to madman and he notched one for the alt.