Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? I have an LT1 converted to carb in my 87 Trans am... How do you run the accessories??? I can't use the LT1 serpentine system cause I'm running the gen1 balancer and pulley.. I can't use the 88 and up serpentine system cause the LT1 water pump... I want to use 87 and older alternator and pump? Has anyone done this?? |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? put an LT1 hub and balancer on it and run LT1 accessories. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by 1qk4mula
(Post 5635645)
How do you run the accessories??? I can't use the LT1 serpentine system cause I'm running the gen1 balancer and pulley.. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by 1qk4mula
(Post 5635645)
the LT1 water pump...I want to use 87 and older alternator and pump? Has anyone done this?? Have you actually had a look at what you own , compared the pump and block difference between a GEN I and a GEN II (LT1 ) engine ??? A regular SBC has coolant port on each side of the block for the pump , the LT1 has 2 ; how did you plan to get around that little problem 1st? http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...Engine/LT1.jpg |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by novaderrik
(Post 5635719)
put an LT1 hub and balancer on it and run LT1 accessories. I also can't use the lt1 accessories cause that system sits further back and I would have to cut my aluminum valve covers to clear the alternator.. I have and want to use my 87 power steering pump and alternator, I was wondering if anyone has done this and if they had pics of it.. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by vetteoz
(Post 5635770)
Do you understand how the coolant system works on a LT1 ? Have you actually had a look at what you own , compared the pump and block difference between a GEN I and a GEN II (LT1 ) engine ??? A regular SBC has coolant port on each side of the block for the pump , the LT1 has 2 ; how did you plan to get around that little problem 1st? Sorry you mis understood, I'm using the Lt1 water pump, it's the power steering pump and alternator that I have to install.. The lt1 water pump is slightly in the way of the v belt for the power steering pump. I know it's possible, just wondering if anyone has done it yet and if they had pics they could share.. Thx |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by vetteoz
(Post 5635767)
It is pretty well accepted you have to run the LT1 only front access drive on a LT1 unless you are into custom fabrication |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by 1qk4mula
(Post 5635803)
Understandable.. Anybody who's done this before have any pics? |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? Grab some lexan and fab a new bracket. The is no off the shelf or simple mod bracket that will fit the lt1 Mix and match accessories only works on SBCs |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? found this just now and thought of this question.. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? Use the LT1 accessories and low mount your alternator so you don't have to modify your valve cover. There is a write upon this site on how to do it. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? Thanks diabolicalRS.. That first video is my exact set up even the same csr pump.. I see what he did with the alternator.. I'm probably going to do the same.. Thx again. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by jakemussman
(Post 5640105)
Use the LT1 accessories and low mount your alternator so you don't have to modify your valve cover. There is a write upon this site on how to do it. You can't install the Lt1 balancer when using gmpp front plug/opti spark delete cover.. That front cover is made to be used with the 6.75" sbc balancer..... That's the whole problem I'm having with running a traditional sbc distributor on top of the intake.. That's what this whole thread is about.. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? 1 Attachment(s) "Part # 12367600 Covers hole on front cover of engine when original distributor is removed and replaced with rear mounted distributor. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? As said above run the low mount alt. bracket. http://alangrovecomponents.carshopin...s_id/3458/227R |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by FSTFBDY
(Post 5640185)
As said above run the low mount alt. bracket. http://alangrovecomponents.carshopin...s_id/3458/227R |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? I might be able to put spacers between that bracket and the block to move the alternator forward... I might try that.. Thx fstfbdy for the link... Much appreciated. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? no problamo! do you have pics of your motor for everyone to see |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? I may be incorrect but wouldn't the lt1 hub space the balancer out far enough for it to work? |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? sell that timing cover. get a stock lt1 and weld the holes shut like I did on mine. Then fab up a pointer. use all the sock LT1 accessories. Problems solved. Im running a MSD distributor in the boosted LT1 setup. (stock 92 pcm with $59 code for boosted cars) |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? run a tab n cover like this.. https://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3064/img0235zd.jpg http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8164/img0239d.jpg http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7646/img0247kl.jpg http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5092/img0238hz.jpg More. https://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c...1/APR07001.jpg http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...APR07003-1.jpg http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...APR07005-1.jpg |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by 1qk4mula
(Post 5640138)
You can't install the Lt1 balancer when using gmpp front plug/opti spark delete cover.. That front cover is made to be used with the 6.75" sbc balancer..... That's the whole problem I'm having with running a traditional sbc distributor on top of the intake.. That's what this whole thread is about.. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? 3 Attachment(s) i did mine using the factory accesory bracket and modding it. I have a lt1 ps pump and the lt1 altenator.(dont know if theyre different). a little cutting and shimming and its fairly simple operation. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? 2 Attachment(s) also I have a normal sbc timing chain cover with a little fabbed cover to cover the top theres no pressure in the little cover that silicone won't seal. with a summit balancer and march pully. The motor gets high revs often and I havent thrown a belt or chewed one up in 5yrs. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? Thx east side . I like your set up. I might do it like that.. Btw what intake are you using there? It looks like gmpp.. Was it hard to adapt? Are the bolt angles the same? |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? its a gmpp vortec intake. we blocked off the cooling ports and it only uses the outer for bolts..so far no leaks..other than that it bolted right up. I'm thinking of machining the other holes but if its not leaking im not going to mess with it. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? Eastside. looks nice. Just curious why you went thru all you did with intake and timing cover,etc. to run a carbed LT1 vs just building a gen1 sbc? Just for rev. cooling and aluminum heads? Something you had laying around? |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1??? Mainly had the stuff laying around my buddy's garage. but overall yes rev cooling is a huge thing but better pistons and rods (stock), better heads, roller motor, overall a better motor in my opinion for anyone wondering some differences. I have a stock rotating assembly, some home ported heads, cam, and that crazy intake and the car will go in the 11's all day. pump gas and never gets over 180. |
Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???
Originally Posted by Eastside_gizz
(Post 5655238)
Mainly had the stuff laying around my buddy's garage. but overall yes rev cooling is a huge thing but better pistons and rods (stock), better heads, roller motor, overall a better motor in my opinion for anyone wondering some differences. I have a stock rotating assembly, some home ported heads, cam, and that crazy intake and the car will go in the 11's all day. pump gas and never gets over 180. |
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