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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Looking for LT1!!

Hey guys i am looking for a complete LT1! I dont care if its from a caprice or roadmaster just a LT1. I want to build a good 350rwhp engine.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

Check the Classifieds Board at www.camaroz28.com Lots of LT1 engines and parts for sale there.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

Thanks they have alot of LT1 parts but not ahole lot of engines. Still looking!!
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...ng-94-z28.html
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Hey thanks man i pm him hes just so far away from me. Mabey he will ship it to me though.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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still looking for one guys.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

Not to mention removing LT-1's from gen 4 cars is a major project. The whole engine cradle assembly, needs to come out the bottom. Another source to try is "corvetteforum.com." Lot's of parts for sale there. Complete engines seem to be a rarity, though.
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Man i thought someone would have one. Theirs a junkyard by me that wants 675 for everything might go with that.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

$675? You'd be stupid to pass that up if it truly comes with everything.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

Yea 675 Is an amazing price, jump on it. I would. How many miles are on it?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

you can also try http://car-part.com/ Good info on there to find a complete motor in your area. $675 is a good deal though. I paid $525 for my 60,000 mile lt1 from an impala ss w/ wiring harness and computer.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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ok man this one is from a 1995 roadmaster.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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I've got one would really hate to sell has all the goodies what do you want to spend?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Still on the hunt.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

Iron headed LT1s arent a bad thing BTW.... those iron LT1 heads flow as well as the LT4 heads, maybe better. Just have bigger chambers (64cc VS 54cc for alum)
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

Hey guys i found a 1996 impalla ss with the LT1. He is selling everything for 500 bucks i think i am going with that mabey tom hopefully. Dose it take alot for a LT1 to get between 370-400 rwhp?
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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http://www.elliottsportworks.com/lt1.html
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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Any other good web sites or something?
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Re: Looking for LT1!!

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Hey guys i found a 1996 impalla ss with the LT1. He is selling everything for 500 bucks i think i am going with that mabey tom hopefully. Dose it take alot for a LT1 to get between 370-400 rwhp?
thanks
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Doesn't take much to get them there... Most F-body LT1s are only a header install away from 300rwhp or better. So I'd say a good cold air intake, a good set of headers, 3" catback could be in the 320rwhp range pretty easily (The iron head LT1s only real drawback in stock form is "only" 9.5:1 CR and a teeny little cam).

But... cams aren't expensive and an LT1 can use any cam designed for a factory SBC roller block, so theres alot of selection. Aluminum GM heads are cheap as well if you wanted them. Its not uncommon to find a good set of F-body or Corvette LT1 heads for around $200-250.
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