What type of engine is this=?
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What type of engine is this=?
5.0 V8 with Cross Fire Injection. How do you call this engine? I read alot about LT1 engines and stuff like that, can you tell me the name of that engine?
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See pic also!
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From: Valley of the Sun
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: Al LT1 headed LG4 305
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi with spacer
That is an LU5 Crossfire Injection (CFI) 305 from either an 82 or 83 Z-28. The crossfire injection system consisted of two throttle bodies or (TBI), not unlike the Corvette setup of the same era. I hope this answers your question.
Check the Tech Data section of this site. You'll find that it was rated at:
LU5 V8: 9.5:1 CR, 5.0L (305 CID), 175 HP @ 4,200 RPM, 250 ft/lb @ 2,800 RPM, CFI fuel system.
You'll also find a lot of other useful information there and in teh Tech Articles section.
LU5 V8: 9.5:1 CR, 5.0L (305 CID), 175 HP @ 4,200 RPM, 250 ft/lb @ 2,800 RPM, CFI fuel system.
You'll also find a lot of other useful information there and in teh Tech Articles section.
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