About to mod this 96LT1 What else do I need?
04-29-2004, 09:22 PM
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About to mod this 96LT1 What else do I need?
Sort of new to the LT1 world. Car has basicaly Hooker LT/off road pipes/dump, CIA, OBDI Conversion, full suspention, 3.73 gears.
Here is what I have so far waiting for install. 224/236@114 CM Cam, springs/retainers, double roller timing chain, push rods. Ram clutch. Wet kit(with all safety stuff), autolite 103's, I plan on spraying 100shot. And tunercat waiting on the install.
What else do I NEED to toss into the combo? I dont have unliminted pockets. Actually very limited
Just wondering what I'm missing. I hear a lot about ignition upgrades.
--What are they refering to?
--How good is the LT1 Fuel pump? Is it the same as the LS1?
--Are my LS1 98 injectors I have lying around any better than what is on my 96 car now?
Here is what I have so far waiting for install. 224/236@114 CM Cam, springs/retainers, double roller timing chain, push rods. Ram clutch. Wet kit(with all safety stuff), autolite 103's, I plan on spraying 100shot. And tunercat waiting on the install.
What else do I NEED to toss into the combo? I dont have unliminted pockets. Actually very limited
Just wondering what I'm missing. I hear a lot about ignition upgrades. --What are they refering to?
--How good is the LT1 Fuel pump? Is it the same as the LS1?
--Are my LS1 98 injectors I have lying around any better than what is on my 96 car now?
04-29-2004, 09:46 PM
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Ignition upgrade- great for high hp cars, the only one out that offers one coil per cylinder:
http://www.bailey-eng.com
Fuel pump: different. A lot of LT1 owners have problems with theirs. Racetronix offers a plug & play 255 lph pump through its vendors, thunder racing, more performance inc, etc.
Injectors: The ls1 injectors should be better. I think they're 28 lbs/hr, vs 24 lbs/ hr for 94-97 LT1s.
http://www.bailey-eng.com
Fuel pump: different. A lot of LT1 owners have problems with theirs. Racetronix offers a plug & play 255 lph pump through its vendors, thunder racing, more performance inc, etc.
Injectors: The ls1 injectors should be better. I think they're 28 lbs/hr, vs 24 lbs/ hr for 94-97 LT1s.
04-29-2004, 09:57 PM
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Ignition looks a little steep for me. So ignitoin is or is not a must?
Fuel pump huh. I guess i could toss that in the mix. I'm a cheapo so ill just pic up a Walbro 340 and install it...
Ill give the LS1 injectors a try also while i'm there. They have less miles if nothing else.
Thanks for the info!
Fuel pump huh. I guess i could toss that in the mix. I'm a cheapo so ill just pic up a Walbro 340 and install it...
Ill give the LS1 injectors a try also while i'm there. They have less miles if nothing else.
Thanks for the info!
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04-29-2004, 10:30 PM
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LS1 injectors run at 58 PSI while your LT1 injectors run at 43 PSI. It would be better to pick up a set of motorsport 30#/hr injectors. Cheap and easy.
As far as the double roller timing chain goes, if you're using one for a roller SBC, then you will need an electric water pump because there will be no way to drive the stock water pump.
For the ignition, a 6A box and a window switch would probably be your best bet.
As far as the double roller timing chain goes, if you're using one for a roller SBC, then you will need an electric water pump because there will be no way to drive the stock water pump.
For the ignition, a 6A box and a window switch would probably be your best bet.
04-29-2004, 10:54 PM
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If I were to spray...I'd upgrade the fuel and ignition systems. Just to be safe.
Thats for me atleast, my fuel/ignition is getting a little old. I actually need to upgrade mine soon. I might spray later on(within a year or so), but I would deffinatly upgrade those.
Thats for me atleast, my fuel/ignition is getting a little old. I actually need to upgrade mine soon. I might spray later on(within a year or so), but I would deffinatly upgrade those.
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