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09-17-2004, 01:36 PM
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LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
I don't know why but for the past week or so I've been obsessed with the idea of dropping a big LT5 four-cammer into my Z28. I've looked around and found at least one engine out of a '92 ZR-1, sealed since Nov. '93 with 32,000 original miles - asking $10k.
Does anyone know if this brute would even fit into the already jammed engine bay of a 4th Gen? I'm positive a new hood would be needed to clear the high 16-runner intake plenum - actually know that I think of it the LT1 intake manifold already rests about a foot behind the bottom frame of the windshield... That's tight. I guess nobody has ever tried it (or failed doing so) but does anyone think it's possible? I've seen a big block 502 squeezed under a 4th Gen Camaro's hood before...  Wouldn't this look awesome under the hood! |
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09-17-2004, 03:41 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
i had absolutely no idea that GM conceived such a creation. that is probably the most incredible engine i have ever seen. you must tell me more about this LT5...
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09-17-2004, 04:03 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
i have seen one done... its a pitch to do though... and if it breaks good luck!!! Mercury Marin made the motor...
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#4
09-17-2004, 06:27 PM
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Dude, tell me more if you can (you saw it in a magazine, etc...), but as long as the thing fits then there's hope. The way I figure it, you can easily drop $10k building a stroker LT1 done up to the tits and never even get half of it back if you try and sell it (I'll NEVER sell my car mind you, but I've just noticed this). Put a rare monster like this in and its going to be way more original and popular. I know it would be a bloody hard project though - it dawned on me that the exhaust manifolds would probably have to be custom made just in order to fit under the damn hood. Still, image once it was all done...
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09-17-2004, 06:55 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
*volunteers donor car*
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09-17-2004, 07:03 PM
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Wow ChevyRacing where were you in the 90's bros.??? lol
Life and memory all began AFTER the Viper came into production eh. (I'm just pulling yer leg dude)  Here's pretty much everything you'd want to know: (with pics) http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/.../lt5specs.html - first DOHC engine ever to go in a Vette, - 5.7L 32-valve V8, - aluminum block, forged aluminum sleeves - like twdz28 said it was designed for GM by Mercury Marine and Lotus' division in Britain, - 7200 RPM redline Can you imagine what that beast sounds like at redline!!! |
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09-17-2004, 07:25 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
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95 Z28 Black on Black on Black. Mods: 355CI and lots more... Originally Posted by Mordant I'd say if they ask about material possessions then it's fair game to ask them what kind of underwear they wear, may as well get both sides expectations on the table as soon as possible. |
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09-17-2004, 08:26 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
Quote:
brother, in the 90s i was more concerned with fishing in the creek, riding my bike, and playing nintendo rather than keeping up with automotive breakthroughs. thanks for the link though...
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09-19-2004, 12:20 AM
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i honestly never knew that chevy made any kind of ohc v8 engine... wow that thing is cool, my new goal is to own one once in my life...
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#10
09-19-2004, 08:59 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
good luck. go try to find zr-1 corvettes for sale and how much they are...
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09-19-2004, 09:02 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
forget it a little less than 400hp? just for 10k u can get so many upgs that you can go way past 500hp... if its possible, s/c and twin turbo, exhaust cai, maf, cam, head, and so many more
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#12
09-19-2004, 09:42 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
my buddy's dad has a 91 ZR-1 for sale.. its listed at like 40K..
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09-20-2004, 07:13 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
see what i mean
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09-20-2004, 08:53 PM
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Re: LT5 into 4th Gen F-Body???
they's expensive, for older cars...
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