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what can i remove from my lt4???

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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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I have a 95 lt4 and im doing alot of work on it, need to know what i can remove from the engine that i dont need????? i just put longtube headers off road y-pipe slp catback new air intake 3.73 gear and it was smoged and past. just trying to remove **** i dont need.

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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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i dont think you need the pistons. or the oil. its all extra weight



we need more info. smog yes or no? is the car currently stock
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jester1614
i dont think you need the pistons. or the oil. its all extra weight



we need more info. smog yes or no? is the car currently stock
sent more info.
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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sent it to who?
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You don't need emissions stuff (AIR and EGR) but if you have to pass a smog test then you can't get rid of that. Other then that get rid of accessories if you can live with out them, a/c, power steering then relocate the alternator and get rid of the big accessory bracket. But other then that stuff I'm not sure what you want to get rid of.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Getting rid of AIR or EGR are NOT going to help power.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
Getting rid of AIR or EGR are NOT going to help power.
Correct, just gives you a little more room and makes it easier to work on.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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dont LT4s come w/o EGR?
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That is a good point BUT we don't really know if the OP has a factory LT4 or some missguided conversion since he couldn't be bothered to post a signature or any real details about the car.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Only '97s came w/ LT4's from the factory, and I think just over 100 were made between the SS's & 30th anniv's? I dont know exact #'s. He or previous owner painted the intake red or did the LT4 specific heads, intake, timing chain, & etc swap.
Im thinking red paint

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