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

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Old 08-22-2006, 03:24 PM
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Is there a kit or what mods would I need to do to mod my LT1 to an lt4
Old 08-22-2006, 03:28 PM
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heads, intake, cam, timing set, 1.6rr and valvesprings...
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The money youll spend for what you get wont be worth it in the end. You would be better off spending that money on some ported castings, nicely matched cam, etc.
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ya summit told me the same thing for all the stuff to convert its close to $2000....
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Cant even get the intake from Summit anymore and Id be surprisedif they still had the heads.
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The intakes are going for over $800 on ebay these days, def. not worth doing a change over to LT4.
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they still have the heads for like 900-1200!!!
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k- cool any mods I can do to get more out of my engine. Im looking for more horse power to the wheels
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I was thinking of under pulley what do you think and type would be good with a stock tranny.
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Originally Posted by Evolz28
I was thinking of under pulley what do you think and type would be good with a stock tranny.
There are better things to spend your money on than pullies. Get a good catback and headers first. Get the car to breath.
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Originally Posted by UA-Plumber
There are better things to spend your money on than pullies. Get a good catback and headers first. Get the car to breath.
Here's a good list to start with:


1. Splitfire spark plugs
2. The Tornado
3. The turbonator
4. Air foil for throttle body
5. Smaller width rear tires with aluminum lug nuts
6 Remove headlight
7. STS turbo
8. Racing stickers
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yea you put all that money into it and you'll only make about 330 to the wheels....or with that money...you can make way more HP.....

id say dont do it...Go with a other Setup
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I would also say that the mod list starts with getting the car to breath better with a cold air induction system plus a less restrictive exhaust system... a basic tune up wouldn't hurt...
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Thanks I got the K&N Cold Air already made a big diffrence I thought about the turbonator but i didn't know if it actually works or not. I believ thats the one that goes in the intake sleeve right. Its like 35 bucks or something?
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The only thing on an LT4 thats really worth paying money for is the 4-bolt main block. You can get better performing everything else for as much or just a little more.
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what is an air foil
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Not to be capt. obvious but I think they were pulling your chain!! That tornado ive seen for $70. Dont waste your money. Youre already ahead of stock with the CAI. THe airfoil is a thing that sits inbetween that lil gap in your throttle body. It supposed to smooth out the air going into the TB. You can find em for $20 or so. Easy install and better buying that than craponator.
Oh Dont forget about NOS stickers,flames and no fear on your front windshield. THose alone will give you AT LEAST 100rwhp..... lol
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Originally Posted by Built LT1
Here's a good list to start with:


1. Splitfire spark plugs
2. The Tornado
3. The turbonator
4. Air foil for throttle body
5. Smaller width rear tires with aluminum lug nuts
6 Remove headlight
7. STS turbo
8. Racing stickers
That's a pretty stout setup you've got there..



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