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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 03:40 AM
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So i wanna do a H/C/I build on my 95 lt1. I want to know what combos and supporting mods i will need. i also wanna forged the bottom need help on that too. what brands to go with which is good and price range stuff any help is good.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 05:39 AM
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just a thought, but if your going to spend that kind of money, why not just do a ls swap? the 5.3s are cheap as hell.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Sell it. Buy an LSx.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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^^^^This. Unless you really wanna stick with an LT1 for reasons other than performance, that $$$$ is better spent on an LS car
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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396 stroker, AFR LT4 ported heads and intake = 500 rwhp
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by INVISIBLEZ
396 stroker, AFR LT4 ported heads and intake = 500 rwhp
This requires an upgraded clutch (monster maybe), aluminum DS, and 12 bolt rear at minimum if the OP wants to hold that power reliably. Probably another $3500 on top of this combo
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Plus you still have the weight of an iron block, reverse flow cooling, and Opti ignition system.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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Ditch it! I once was an LT1/LT4 fan but realized how behind the platform is. I would advise selling the car or doing an LS swap. I personally prefer the appearance of the 96-97 Camaro SS body style over all other F-body cars. But it's up to you ultimately. Good luck.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Big mistake. Don't waste your money. Nobody wnats to work on them or tune them anymore. I have a high 12's 97' Z28 you can buy.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Lsx ftw
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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I just wanna show all the guys here where im from dat I can whoop there *** in a little lt1 lol this is just for now ima do a 441lsx after I blow the lt1 with spray lol so yeah just thought I would get some ideas ima have my 441 lsx by tx2k13
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And my car is an auto its built tranny
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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I'd like a piece of that 441 at 2k13!
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by AGH
Big mistake. Don't waste your money. Nobody wnats to work on them or tune them anymore. I have a high 12's 97' Z28 you can buy.
ide like to have that car!
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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You should call craig at GTP. He still does LT1 heads and we are about to have a guy send down his Impala to get a 396 done with other misc items. send me a PM for his number. He knows the LT1 pretty well.
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