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

LT-4 Mods

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-17-2005, 09:27 AM
  #1  
Launching!
Thread Starter
 
JG853's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default LT-4 Mods

Hello -

My friend is looking to mod his 1996 LT-4 Corvette. It is completely stock at this time and has 8,000 miles on it. As I am more familiar with the C5, can anyone point me in the right direction in terms of what vendors/products he sould consider for the following mods:

LT Headers
Air Intake
Exhaust - I think he is going with a Corsa.

Are there other mods he should also consider - Ported heads.

Any help would be appreciated.

JG853
Old 12-17-2005, 10:12 AM
  #2  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
96capricemgr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,975
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 12 Posts

Default

As with all LT1s the cam is the choke before the heads, if he wants to port the heads fine but do a cam at the same time. As far as headers and air intake pretend it is an LT1 and you will find all you need.
Old 12-17-2005, 10:14 AM
  #3  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
METALBEAST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Cleveland, Georgia
Posts: 3,027
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Let me first say that I envy your friend. That is a rare Vette. Now onto the mods

-LTs are going to run some money. TPIS makes a nice set for the LTX Vettes. These can be purchased from Corvette Central. Your gonna also need to get a custom Y-pipe made.
-Since the Vettes air intake has a pretty straight shot, I would recommend getting a K&N filter and an Open air lid from Mid America Motorworks. I would also recommend a 52 mm TB.
-Corsa is the best sounding exhaust so I would second that recommendation.
-For heads, I would recommend sending them to Eportworks (www.eportworks.com) for porting and to get a custom cam setup if he decides to go into the heads.
Old 12-17-2005, 11:44 AM
  #4  
Launching!
 
2MuchNos93LT1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I hear from lt4 guys with just a tune they pick up 30 rwhp www.madz28.com or go heads and cam www.eportworks.com like metal beast said
Old 12-17-2005, 12:23 PM
  #5  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
96capricemgr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,975
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 12 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 2MuchNos93LT1
I hear from lt4 guys with just a tune they pick up 30 rwhp www.madz28.com or go heads and cam www.eportworks.com like metal beast said
Heads and cam requires a tune sure you understand that just you wrote tuner OR heads and cam.
A tune is a great mod for even an otherwise stock car.
Old 12-17-2005, 12:49 PM
  #6  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
raymond mckinney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,275
Received 62 Likes on 28 Posts

Default

Lt tubes, Intake, GM847, and a tune!!
Old 12-17-2005, 01:56 PM
  #7  
Launching!
 
2MuchNos93LT1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Raymond mckinney is right thats what it needs
Old 12-17-2005, 04:38 PM
  #8  
Teching In
 
redlt4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

tell him congrats on the car.
Vette guys are partial to the lt4 hotcam for driveability. I'd go a little bigger.
Maybe crane cams cc306?
Long tubes from exotic muscle or tpis, both are stainless and quality headers, but very expensive.

The corsa is the best exhaust, but at around 900$ it should be.

Tell your friend to check out www.corvetteforum.com. Lots of info there on modding the lt4.
Old 12-17-2005, 05:50 PM
  #9  
Launching!
Thread Starter
 
JG853's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Thanks for all of the responses.



Quick Reply: LT-4 Mods



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:25 PM.