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

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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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are the rod journals on the lt1 the same as the ones on a sbc? can i use sbc connecting rods in an lt1?
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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The LT1 crank is essentially the same as a Gen 1 SBC crank but is balanced for the lightweight hypereutetic pistons. The rods used in LT1s are either forged (92-94) or powdered metal (94-97) and are stronger than those in a standard SBC.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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ok thanks.
this is why i was asking http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW
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