LT4 Kit
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Teching In
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LT4 Kit I've looked and I can't seem to find an all-in-one LT4 kit for my 96 LT1 in my SS.
I'm looking for great performance with streetability. I don't plan on racing this vehicle. 450 hp would be perfect, but I'll settle for 400 in this application.
First, is it truly worth it, as opposed to some other mods? (I'm not taking nitrous into consideration, yet)
Second, what would be the most cost effective?
Thanks.
I'm looking for great performance with streetability. I don't plan on racing this vehicle. 450 hp would be perfect, but I'll settle for 400 in this application.
First, is it truly worth it, as opposed to some other mods? (I'm not taking nitrous into consideration, yet)
Second, what would be the most cost effective?
Thanks.
Launching!
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From: Bay Area ,CA
yah dude your better off reserching heads and cams, and intake/TB stuff and finding the optimum parts for what you wan't man, the LT4 kit from what i have heard is a waste of money. If you want the LT4 red intake look just go buy yourself a chilton book and a can of 500 degree paint and yank that intake out and paint it.
It stock was rated at 330hp/300tq.
As far as it putting out 400hp..
I had a LT4 Hotcam in my LT1 with some other minor mods and it put down 340 at the Wheels..do the math on that..
As far as it putting out 400hp..
I had a LT4 Hotcam in my LT1 with some other minor mods and it put down 340 at the Wheels..do the math on that..
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Originally Posted by burnzilla
Maybe in a Caprice.
A 425bhp LT1 Fbody will put down 340-360.
A 425bhp LT1 Fbody will put down 340-360.
Most people do not realize the massive power losses from in car intake and exhaust besides accessories and drivetrain losses.
Golen who most of you believe to be a good builder has many a 440hp stroker out there only making 320ish to the wheels through an A4, his 520hp motor I have yet to hear of getting even 400 to the wheels. He is honest in his rating you guys just do not understand that is without any restrictions or accessories.
An LT1 mechanical WP soaks up 11hp at 6000rpms alone and an engine only dyno test is usually without an engine driven WP. Think about PS, AC clutch even with the compressor not turning, alternator is a little load too not just the charging load but accelerating the mass. Then the restrictions of headers meant to fit a chassis rather than meant to optimise power, exhaust system, intake tract, it all adds up to a lot of lost power between a flywheel rating and a rear wheel number.
He will go heads and cam, I have made a ton of mistakes and he refuses to learn from those who blazed the path before him? We grew up together so forgive me. He's smarter in almost every aspect except cars and women, LOL!