LT1 intake on L98
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what i mean is UNLIKE stock fuel lines.
parellel means each fuel rail has its own supply of fuel
LT1 stock is in series
read this great article on how to make your own parallel system
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...third_gen_use/
stock series LT1 style
parallel modded LT1 using aeromotive stuff
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That is an EXCELLENT article, and definitely makes one stop and think. I also wonder if going parallel would help solve some of the LT1 and MiniRam (and maybe even SuperRam) split BLM problems - they may be caused or at least helped along by uneven fuel pressure on the two sides? Hmmmmm.........
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i hear its over 500 crank hp or around 420+whp that it becomes a problem...but then again i dont see that many LT1's making that much power n/a..... nitrous and boost yes...and thats probly where the benefits of parallel fuel lines start to be noticable
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Other than the dist collar at the back of the intake manifold is there anything really hard about this conversions? If you can drill/tap a few holes...
What angle is the dist spacer/collar thingy at? Anyone able to measure?
What angle is the dist spacer/collar thingy at? Anyone able to measure?
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Yeah it sucks because i ordered an LT1 intake thinking i could just send it off to lt1intake.com for the work, now i have a big *** paper weight I can't do anything with...
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
i'd like to see how u setup the spacer and hold down clamp. the spacer gives the correct hieght but i'm still unsure how i'm gonna make a raised distrib hold down bolt/clamp. my first thoughts was to try and use a quiksteel putty that hardens like metal..much like JB cold weld but its a putty so its more playable. i used it on the holes and it works great.
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
i'd like to see how u setup the spacer and hold down clamp. the spacer gives the correct hieght but i'm still unsure how i'm gonna make a raised distrib hold down bolt/clamp. my first thoughts was to try and use a quiksteel putty that hardens like metal..much like JB cold weld but its a putty so its more playable. i used it on the holes and it works great.
I can tap it for what ever size bolt you would like also. BTW I have one 1 distrib spacer left I can sell also.
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
if i was gonna do the metal piece and tap it, i would like to keep the stock TPI manifold dizzy hold down clamp and bolt. i dont know what size that is but thats what i'd like to have so i can directly swap over the TPI factory clamp/bolt system. you can pm me some details on it.
i already have a spacer. a good idea would be to make a spacer and extra material on it for the clamp with hole tapped for bolt...all one piece unit.
i already have a spacer. a good idea would be to make a spacer and extra material on it for the clamp with hole tapped for bolt...all one piece unit.
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
That is a good idea.... I'll have to rem that next time I need to make a spacer. Only problem is I make em in a lathe because its quick. Id have to make a All in one in the CnC which would take longer and cost the end user more.
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
Don't lose hope- a machine shop can always make the changes you'll need.
It may cost you $$$$$$$ though-
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
has anyone solved the EGR problem on the LT1 conversion?
I'd like to have a go at an LT1 intake but have to be emissions compliant or I am off the road
I'd like to have a go at an LT1 intake but have to be emissions compliant or I am off the road
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
I just had my emissions test a couple of weeks ago. My 10 month old cat converter doesn't have an AIR tube. My smog pump doesn't even have a pulley.
You know what my numbers were?
High Speed-2692rpm
HC 220-standard 4-my reading
CO% 1.20-standard 0-my reading
Idle
HC 220-standard 16-my reading
CO% 1.20-standard 0.01-my reading
I'd say I passed wih flying colors!
You know what my numbers were?
High Speed-2692rpm
HC 220-standard 4-my reading
CO% 1.20-standard 0-my reading
Idle
HC 220-standard 16-my reading
CO% 1.20-standard 0.01-my reading
I'd say I passed wih flying colors!
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
They obviously didn't pay attention, as we have the visual as well. Visually, I should have failed, which is my biggest gripe with the visual part...
My car passed with flying colors, even without the "required" equipment. If smog prevention was really the governments goal, leave my hood shut, and run the smog test. Pass or fail! Who cares HOW it passed, just if it does or not.
My car passed with flying colors, even without the "required" equipment. If smog prevention was really the governments goal, leave my hood shut, and run the smog test. Pass or fail! Who cares HOW it passed, just if it does or not.
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I've got an LT1 on the bench I want to use but I need to pass emissions too. I'm trying to figure a way to adapt the EGR valve which I think is the biggest issue. If you can install the valve I believe getting an exhaust supply is not a big deal. The intake already has the plumbing built in. Just supply about a 3/8" line from an exhaust source to the side of the casting where the original fitting bolts on. Maybe make an angled spacer to angle the EGR valve away from the distributor. Or maybe the angle adapter could be used to create a remote EGR setup. Even though the HSR is not CARB approved you could really use the remote EGR to pass with the HSR if all you need to pass is tailpipe test. My Z was showing 114 ppm NOx with EGR and without 765 ppm. The max is about 785 ppm. I want to use one intake with the future of upgrading other components in mind without having to buy an intake twice. The HSR is very appealing I may do the remote EGR with it since Georgia only does TP emissions and not a visual for CARB approval.
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My GTA is my only car, yet I only put about 7000 miles on it last year. No, I don't go very far, very often.
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I just passed the TX emissions test with flying colors as well, with no AIR and no EGR. A quart of denatured alcohol in a half a tank of gas and a decent tune does wonders!
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vernw, I agree with you I think I'm going to install the HSR then follow what your doing and we'll see. Next month I'm buying the HSR and E-Baying the LT1 intake.
Also as a provisional upgrade I'm going to parallel my fuel rails like Orr89rocZ was referring to.
Anyone have an idea how much taller the HSR is than the stock TPI system.
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
If it was his "Web Business", the least he could do is take 5 min to post something on the main page, saying he's not able to take any orders, return emails right now, etc.
You aren't going to get customers in the future, when they hear nothing for months, except second hand now...
You aren't going to get customers in the future, when they hear nothing for months, except second hand now...
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
There is a guy on ebay doing them
However he removes the IAT bung, drivers PCV outlet and one of the vacuum ports in an attempt at 'Air Gap'
Dont expect to take them out of the box and strait onto the engine thou
Mine required a good bit of fitment
However he removes the IAT bung, drivers PCV outlet and one of the vacuum ports in an attempt at 'Air Gap'
Dont expect to take them out of the box and strait onto the engine thou
Mine required a good bit of fitment
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
I have been following these lt1 intake swaps and I was wondering if there was a way to run one without a dist? What I mean is can you convert a l98 ignition like a lt1's? Would that be easier then drilling a hole and JB welding spacers and what not? Whats all involved with a lt1 ignition...crank sensor, coil pack right?
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Re: LT1 intake on L98
in response to 4playta: no, its run by a distributor mounted behind water pump and is cam driven (which the water pump is cam driven also) the 96 and 97 lt1's had a crank sensor for sequential but still used the optispark cam driven distributor.
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I fabbed my lt1 swap myself, didn't take all that long, the hardest part is the distributer spacer, when i got them machined i made 50 of them, so if anyone needs some, let me know. After its all said and done, i am very happy with it, i changed my cam to a 110LSA Comp Xtreme/ .503.510. It makes excellent power and pulls all the way past 6k, and its Cheap When you do it yourself! Ive got a picture of the swap on my 92 Z28, check out my garage.
I am about to Fab up the LT1 Conversion and will be in need of a spacer. Do you still have them available?
Thanks,
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