lt3 engine??
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lt3 engine??
I am shopping around to get a new engine put in my firebird. One of the mechanics told me I should put a lt3 engine in. I know what an lt1 is... but what is an lt3?
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i'd like a lt5....if i could afford it.
those things would be nasty with a t56 and a turbo...they love to rev!
those things would be nasty with a t56 and a turbo...they love to rev!
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Yeah an LT5 would be a killer swap. Dual overhead cammed 350, where does one even aquire an LT5?
I am with the pack here on never hearing of an LT3. Maybe your mech was mistaken...
I am with the pack here on never hearing of an LT3. Maybe your mech was mistaken...
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I dont think you really can because they were limited production only found in corvettes ZR1 series. They were only around for a few years if I remember right.
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Originally posted by Metaldrgn
I dont think you really can because they were limited production only found in corvettes ZR1 series. They were only around for a few years if I remember right.
I dont think you really can because they were limited production only found in corvettes ZR1 series. They were only around for a few years if I remember right.
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There is still an LT5 on ebay. Saw it just yesterday. I think $9900 takes it. Great price. There was also a ZF6 tranny for $3800. If I was not buying a house, I would bid on it.
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If I was not buying a house, I would bid on it.
If I was not buying a house, I would bid on it.
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there is a lt3
a lt3 engine is 4 cylinder, multi port electronically injected, single overhead cam, with a turbo, gm engine.
however, for a thirdgen, i wouldnt put a lt3 in it. find an lt5.
however, for a thirdgen, i wouldnt put a lt3 in it. find an lt5.
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Thanx, no LT3 for me. I think I might just find a new mech too. Started talking about how an LT2 is better than an LT1 and I just about had it then...lol
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the lt2 is the lt3 except the turbo. i dont belive in mechanics, but i have heard a lot of good stuff about dyno don. most mechanics are full of it. this weekend my dads car broke down 20 miles from home. the mecanic we took it to closer to where it broke down wanted 500 dollars to fix a part the wasnt broke. i walked across the street to kragen, got a fuel filter, put it in and drove off.
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I once got pulled over by a wyoming state trooper driving a 1997 Camaro Z28 B4C. he BSed cars with me for a minute, saying several times that his corvette LT-3 in his camaro was great.. he loved driving it for work...
I just smiled, and agreed, afteral he let me off with a warning.
I just smiled, and agreed, afteral he let me off with a warning.
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Car: 1987 Pontiac Grand AM
Engine: 2.0L LT3
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Re: lt3 engine??
Hi, If you still don't know what a LT3 is let me know I have a 87 Grand AM with one in it.
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Re: lt3 engine??
uh... just wanna point out that this thread is like 12 years old
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