Just thought i should show yall something
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OK Sorry, factory no. I meant the Callaway which was a dealer option. Basically I meant that the car came with twin turbos, it wasn't a mod someone did on their own, and there were quite a few of them made. I shouldn't have said factory, that's my screw up heh.
There is no aftermarket because like the link states barely 3000 vehicles left the factory with them. Yes it was available as a crate motor but even with crate motor sales I doubt 4000 of these engies were ever built.
How many people have complained of mediocre aftermarket support for the LT1? Easily 100 times as many LT1s left the factory. That would be 400,000 which seems concervative to me by the time you figure the b-bodies(Caprice, Impala and Roadmaster) d-body(Fleetwood) as well as the f-bodies and Vette. The Vette was easy to find production numbers on call it 100K LT1s as a nice round fugure as was the Impala SS another 35K.
How many people have complained of mediocre aftermarket support for the LT1? Easily 100 times as many LT1s left the factory. That would be 400,000 which seems concervative to me by the time you figure the b-bodies(Caprice, Impala and Roadmaster) d-body(Fleetwood) as well as the f-bodies and Vette. The Vette was easy to find production numbers on call it 100K LT1s as a nice round fugure as was the Impala SS another 35K.
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About ten years ago a friend had one that was prepped hard core. He was making just under 600RWHP N/A and had a 150 shot on it for fun 
when you have 16 intake valve that can be staged the fun is endless
when you have 16 intake valve that can be staged the fun is endless
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Originally Posted by nickdotcom
somebody told me the LT5 could withstand being at redline for 24 hours straight, i said hell no, but is there any truth to this?
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Although the ZR1 was extremely quick (0-60mph in 4.6 seconds, and onto 180+ mph), the huge performance of the LT5 engine was matched by its robustness. As evidence of this, a stock ZR1 set a number of international and world records at a test track in Fort Stockton, Texas on March 1, 1990, verified by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), including:
7 New International Records: 100 Miles @ 175.600 MPH; 500 Miles @ 175.503 MPH; 1000 Miles @ 174.428 MPH; 5000 KM @ 175.710 MPH; 5000 Miles @ 173.791 MPH; 12 Hours Endurance @ 175.523 MPH; 24 Hours Endurance @ 175.885 MPH for 4,221.256 Miles
3 WORLD RECORDS - IRRESPECTIVE of CATEGORY or CLASS: 5000 KM @ 175.710 MPH; 5000 Miles @ 173.791 MPH; 4,221.256 Miles @ 175.885 MPH
These records remain unbeaten today by any subsequent Corvette, including both the C5 and C6 Z06s.
7 New International Records: 100 Miles @ 175.600 MPH; 500 Miles @ 175.503 MPH; 1000 Miles @ 174.428 MPH; 5000 KM @ 175.710 MPH; 5000 Miles @ 173.791 MPH; 12 Hours Endurance @ 175.523 MPH; 24 Hours Endurance @ 175.885 MPH for 4,221.256 Miles
3 WORLD RECORDS - IRRESPECTIVE of CATEGORY or CLASS: 5000 KM @ 175.710 MPH; 5000 Miles @ 173.791 MPH; 4,221.256 Miles @ 175.885 MPH
These records remain unbeaten today by any subsequent Corvette, including both the C5 and C6 Z06s.
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YA guys kno what lol i put this same thread in the texas section and it got locked and people kept giving me smart *** comments i dnt kno why.
PS i think its cause i have a lt1 mayb if i had a ****** ls1 id get some respect around here.
PS i think its cause i have a lt1 mayb if i had a ****** ls1 id get some respect around here.
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Originally Posted by I8ASaleen
That engine is sexay. I like. I wanted to put one of those in my T/A but I'm not gonna shell out that kinda money when I could build up the LT1 to spank the LT5 for less.
Now is it worth the work to put one in a TA? (probably not, although back in the day Tim Allen had GM make a one off LT5 Impala SS)
Mike
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Originally Posted by aboatguy
The LT1 may beat the LT5 in the short term but for road racing or cross country jamming my money is on the LT5. All of the Vette guys I know that have a good one never want to go back. There are some companies/shops working on big bore/ stroker LT5s and their work is pricey but its basically one off work.
Now is it worth the work to put one in a TA? (probably not, although back in the day Tim Allen had GM make a one off LT5 Impala SS)
Mike
Now is it worth the work to put one in a TA? (probably not, although back in the day Tim Allen had GM make a one off LT5 Impala SS)
Mike
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Originally Posted by 383LT1S10
Yeah and for less than half that I'd do a LS7 swap and ahnihalate that LT5 in every category other than rareness.
However, would you honestly take a LS7 over a Callaway LT5, or even a stock LT5? If they both were being offered to you free, but you could only pick one. Both had 0 miles, both would be installed in a vehicle of choice free, with all the fixings required... If it was a Callaway, I'd seriously take that over the LS7 any day of the week
There is absolutely going to be nothing that can compare to popping the hood and seeing this under it! 
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I forgot to upload the pic heh. Anyways here's that TT LT5.
I sat on the net here for a good 35mins, and I couldn't find any other Turbo LT5 pics, let alone that same pic
EDIT: Crap, I forgot I DID find this one! It's a Year One TT LT5 in a Chevelle.
I sat on the net here for a good 35mins, and I couldn't find any other Turbo LT5 pics, let alone that same pic
EDIT: Crap, I forgot I DID find this one! It's a Year One TT LT5 in a Chevelle.
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