LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 03:22 PM
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Good Afternoon, I have owned a 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood, extended (so 6 doors) and it has an LT1 engine with just over 43k miles, a 4L60E transmission. I get the oil changed regularly, transmission fluid was changed awhile ago due to the hose breaking off and replaced it. the first 30k miles were from a funeral home and the next 13k were put on in about 1.5 yrs by me.

I would absolutely love to know the best way to take care of it, as well as modify it to be a bit faster and potentially low rider suspension.

My end goal is reliable, great speakers/sound system and modify the exhaust to not be extremely loud but a low rumbling and sound good.
I would like to get into working on my car but I do not know a lot of information on or how to research etc. Any guidance or tips would be greatly appreciated, also Im not sure if this is the right place to write this but hopefully it is.
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I'd START with a GOOD truck manifold based TURBOCHARGER, Suitable fuel pump and injectors, Upgraydd to a 4L80 transmission and then after it's all dialed in get to your BRAKE and SUspension improvements. Manifold pressure should be FIRST thing on the hot rod list, NOT an afterthought.
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