newbie ? about LT1
Yes, if you have the optional engine, otherwise its a L05 V8 -- From Wikipedia: "In 1994 the Caprice received the new-generation GM engines, including an optional detuned version of the Corvette's LT1 350 in³ (5.7 L) engine that put out 260 hp (194 kW) and 330 ft·lbf (447 N·m) of torque."
Much of the above post is wrong.
A 5.7l 94 Caprice is an LT1, the LO5 was last offered in the Caprice in 93.
It was not detuned but rather better matched to the heavier car with highway gears, 2.56-3.08 with 27-28" tall tires means TORQUE was what it needed. It makes slightly more lowend torque at a little lower rpm than the vette/f-body motor and runs on 87 octane.
The "impala" LT1 was standard in the 94-6 wagons Roadmasters and Fleetwoods and those are all usually cheaper than "impala" engines.
The base engine in the Caprice sedan only was a 4.3L L99 that is externally the same as the LT1 and often passed off as such.
The shortblocks are for all practical purposes the same.
A 5.7l 94 Caprice is an LT1, the LO5 was last offered in the Caprice in 93.
It was not detuned but rather better matched to the heavier car with highway gears, 2.56-3.08 with 27-28" tall tires means TORQUE was what it needed. It makes slightly more lowend torque at a little lower rpm than the vette/f-body motor and runs on 87 octane.
The "impala" LT1 was standard in the 94-6 wagons Roadmasters and Fleetwoods and those are all usually cheaper than "impala" engines.
The base engine in the Caprice sedan only was a 4.3L L99 that is externally the same as the LT1 and often passed off as such.
The shortblocks are for all practical purposes the same.
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lol ok so my classic has the "trt" 5.7 ....is that an LT1
Autoparts store has the Caprice Classic LS with a different motor....when I was buying the oil filter he looked it up under Just Caprice ( not classic ) 5.7
Autoparts store has the Caprice Classic LS with a different motor....when I was buying the oil filter he looked it up under Just Caprice ( not classic ) 5.7
