LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
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LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
Any one here who swaped an LT1 on there 3rd gen put the lt4 conversion on it? Is it really worth it? Does it pass the e-check? Also can i have some links to swaping in a lt1 in a third gen cause make the l98 roar seems to be a bit to expensive in the long run.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
The LT4 is a performance option and there is little exterior difference. So there is no difference as far as the swap is concerned.
Whether it's worth it or not is up to you. Is nearly a 100hp increase worth $2,000.00. One of the benefits is that this was an option so it meets all EPA standards. But your probably going to have to burn a chip for the 3rd Gen. anyway so this is not an overwhelming reason to do it.
I would think that getting your L98 to "roar", which is really only heads, cam. and intake, would be cheaper in the long run then doing this swap.
Whether it's worth it or not is up to you. Is nearly a 100hp increase worth $2,000.00. One of the benefits is that this was an option so it meets all EPA standards. But your probably going to have to burn a chip for the 3rd Gen. anyway so this is not an overwhelming reason to do it.
I would think that getting your L98 to "roar", which is really only heads, cam. and intake, would be cheaper in the long run then doing this swap.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
Originally Posted by CamaroDraggerZ28
Any one here who swaped an LT1 on there 3rd gen put the lt4 conversion on it? Is it really worth it? Does it pass the e-check? Also can i have some links to swaping in a lt1 in a third gen cause make the l98 roar seems to be a bit to expensive in the long run.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
l98 will be cheaper, something that breaths more than a tpi is maybe a mini ram or a stealth ram. mini ram will get you more low to mid power and a stealth ram will give you mid to high power. im runnin a stealth ram on my stroker. however the miniram and stealthram will run you more than the lt1 intake. and personally i wouldnt put a lt1 intake on a l98 lots of people still have fitting problems even after machining to get them to fit.
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That should help. I have been looking into the LT1 swap myself in place of my tired 305TPI. Found out its not as big of a job as you may think. You can keep a lot of old parts and if you dont want to keep the A/C its even easier. Hope that helps.
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That should help. I have been looking into the LT1 swap myself in place of my tired 305TPI. Found out its not as big of a job as you may think. You can keep a lot of old parts and if you dont want to keep the A/C its even easier. Hope that helps.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
Het thirdgenRS how much hp u makin on that stroker kit and the holley sealth ram. That was my origial plan but i have an 87 camaro and it wont fit. Is there any thing i can do to make it fit on my year? And over all how much can you expect to spend to swap an LT1 ito a third gen.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
Originally Posted by CamaroDraggerZ28
Het thirdgenRS how much hp u makin on that stroker kit and the holley sealth ram. That was my origial plan but i have an 87 camaro and it wont fit. Is there any thing i can do to make it fit on my year? And over all how much can you expect to spend to swap an LT1 ito a third gen.
If you've got a 350 I say build it. If you've got a 305 I think it all depends on how fast you want to be. I've been really thinking about an LT1 swap so i've done a lot of homework. If I can help in any way just let me know.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
Originally Posted by CamaroDraggerZ28
Het thirdgenRS how much hp u makin on that stroker kit and the holley sealth ram. That was my origial plan but i have an 87 camaro and it wont fit. Is there any thing i can do to make it fit on my year? And over all how much can you expect to spend to swap an LT1 ito a third gen.
not sure yet, no dyno runs yet. when i have money ill get some numbers up. but right now with an open diff, a 700r4 goin out, and 2:73 gears. i tore up a 96SS A4 and a 94z28 m6 with 3:73 gears. they take me off the line but when i hit higher rpms i take off. and the l98 i have in the car is from a 87 IROC that i got for $50. the HSR complete/full kit was 1700. motor build cost me $4100 i had no clearence issues and it was easy to install. if you wana go all out power and have some money to spend id go with the HSR over and LT1. but if you wana budget but a 355LT! and you will be fine.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
Originally Posted by thirdgenrallysport
the HSR complete/full kit was 1700. motor build cost me $4100 i had no clearence issues and it was easy to install. if you wana go all out power and have some money to spend id go with the HSR over and LT1. but if you wana budget but a 355LT! and you will be fine.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=6&pcid=177
#1 and #4 is all he'd need.
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Re: LT1 to LT4 on 3rd gen
Camaro Dragger,
I am building my L98 this year....buying little at a time. Look at my sig and you will see what I am doing. I have priced everything and it is roughly around $2500, and estimated HP around 425-450. And that is without rebuilding the block at this time. I will do that after it blows. So yes you can get the L98 to roar for chep, but ur car up to you. If I were to do a swap....it would be LS1 and then build the LS1.
I am building my L98 this year....buying little at a time. Look at my sig and you will see what I am doing. I have priced everything and it is roughly around $2500, and estimated HP around 425-450. And that is without rebuilding the block at this time. I will do that after it blows. So yes you can get the L98 to roar for chep, but ur car up to you. If I were to do a swap....it would be LS1 and then build the LS1.
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