What should I do about my LT1 engine?
Finally, for long-term reliability, change the water pump and the intake manifold gasket at the same time as an Opti replacement. The LT1 is a solid engine, with horsepower and torque to spare, and a large aftermarket for performance upgrades. By fixing this one issue, it should be set for many more years of trouble-free driving.
Are there any problems with the Chevy LT1?
The LT1 powered police cars and taxis, too, and really only had one problem. While it worked perfectly in a lab or on bright, sunny days at GM’s proving grounds, low mounting on the front of the engine meant the Opti suffered from exposure to road water, grit, and salt far more than the typical distributor.
Is the 396 bolt on LT1 still running?
Having said that, I’m really in no rush to finish the 396, as the current “bolt-on” LT1 in my ’92 is running like a champ and I see no reason to pull out a perfectly running motor.
How big is the intake on an LT1?
The car also has a custom tune from PCMforless. Aside from that, the cam is stock and the heads have never been off the car. I’m well aware that the factory openings on the LT1 intake are only 52mm and many claim that adding a larger T.B. than 52mm will create a lot of turbulence and actually HURT performance more than anything.
What kind of air pump does a Trans Am convertible have?
1998 Trans Am Convertible A4 – WS6 hood, WS6 air lid, WS6 rims, drilled/slotted rotors. Vehicle: A pace car or two… its supposed to take air driectly from the manifolds and pump it back to the cats so they are warm at first startup and can function properly.
Why is the Optispark water pump so hard to service?
Looking back, it’s a hilariously poor design execution, as the slightest bit of water from cleaning an engine bay can cause Optispark problems, sometimes as early as 20,000 miles. Also, it has a conventional cap and rotor design, but due to the location behind the water pump, they are much harder to service than a conventional distributor.
When did the Camaro LT1 transplant come out?
1994 Camaro LT1 Transplant – 357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven. June 6th, 2020 – 8am to 3pm!!! I always thought plastic fuel lines were just a bad idea to begin with.
Finally, for long-term reliability, change the water pump and the intake manifold gasket at the same time as an Opti replacement. The LT1 is a solid engine, with horsepower and torque to spare, and a large aftermarket for performance upgrades. By fixing this one issue, it should be set for many more years of trouble-free driving.
The LT1 powered police cars and taxis, too, and really only had one problem. While it worked perfectly in a lab or on bright, sunny days at GM’s proving grounds, low mounting on the front of the engine meant the Opti suffered from exposure to road water, grit, and salt far more than the typical distributor.
What kind of car was the Chevy LT1?
The old LT1 was only stuffed into the engine bay of the mid-’90s Camaro and Firebird V8 models, plus the C4 Corvette and smaller displacement versions made it into the Chevy Caprice and Buick Roadmaster. The LT1 powered police cars and taxis, too, and really only had one problem.
What kind of sealer does a Chevy LT1 use?
GE Glyptal, which is a coating intended for electric motor windings, makes a great high-temp casting sealer. It improves return oil flow and seals the iron. (Image/Jim Smart) The LT1 block was produced in two- and four-bolt main versions.
The old LT1 was only stuffed into the engine bay of the mid-’90s Camaro and Firebird V8 models, plus the C4 Corvette and smaller displacement versions made it into the Chevy Caprice and Buick Roadmaster. The LT1 powered police cars and taxis, too, and really only had one problem.
What to do when your Camaro engine is hot?
If you have a 153, change it to a 168. The 168 has more torque to start a motor ESPECIALLY when that motor is HOT. 168 tooth flywheel. Adding a Ford type solenoid kit on my last Camaro took care of the problem. Figured it’d help on this one.