Zr-1 (lt5) Dohc 350
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Zr-1 (lt5) Dohc 350
How's about a later model or earlier model LT5 (found on ZR-1 'Vettes) with a supercharger and maybe a 150 shot? Ideas, opinions, prices?
Good or bad in a 1990 Firebird Formula 350?
Yeah, I know, the trans and rear end will have to be swapped.
Good or bad in a 1990 Firebird Formula 350?
Yeah, I know, the trans and rear end will have to be swapped.
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That would be too much fun to be realistic.....unless you are a CEO of a huge business.....LT5 would run about $10-$12 grand(new crate) but dunno about a used one though...I would love to see someone get ahold of a LT5 and stick it in a third gen....anyone willing to donate a LT5 and I will do it! But that swap would probably cost you around $12 grand if you did everything yourself.(that's based on my knowledge of the price of the LT5) But never seen it done so don't have a definite price... The world would be a better place if a third gen were running around with a 500+ horespower LT5 with the ability to spray some go-fast juice on top of that....:hail: :hail: :hail: I doubt anything on the street would be able to touch it....but that is just my thoughts.
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That would be so cool.... and people (yes, there are people like this) will look in and say "Hey! He's got a Hemi in here!!"
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Do a search. This has been discussed previously. Since Chevrolet is now pulling as much (or more) horsepower out of a pushrod engine (isn't the LS6 rated at 405?) the only reason for such a swap would be the coolness factor. (AFAIK, you will also need to swap in the ZF transmission, which would also represent a bit of work). BTW, there were some repairs that a dealer could not perform on that engine. The Corvettes had to be shipped back to Detroit. (No, I don't know what kind of repair it was.) Now, as long as the car is under warranty, that wouldn't be too bad. But can you imagine how much that would cost once the warranty expired?
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There is a company out there that makes overhead cam heads for a standard 350, that would make for and interesting modification in itself, I saw a test of them a few years back in either car craft or hot rod (i have so many subscriptions i can't keep em straight) they seemed to perform better than most of the heads that they were tested against too
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Nice photoshop! If it was a little darker in color(engine) it would fool some. As far as I know the problems presented have been covered. GM has done this swap already needing to relocate the firewall yes the firewall ladies and gentlemen. If anyone is interested in that idea good luck. There's a reason the LT5 came in a Vette.
Couldn't copy the pic. It's white and purple built by Jon Moss a while back. Try to search for it......
Couldn't copy the pic. It's white and purple built by Jon Moss a while back. Try to search for it......
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Iron vs Aluminum
Yeah, the LS6 is putting out a bit more, but then think about it, If there's a coling problem you'll **** up the LS6 (since it's aluminum) more than an iron block. I think an LS6 block might be more costly than an iron block.
P.S. Yeah the iron weighs more, but it's a small price to pay for some additional strength.
P.S. Yeah the iron weighs more, but it's a small price to pay for some additional strength.
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P.S. Yeah the iron weighs more, but it's a small price to pay for some additional strength.
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Re: Iron vs Aluminum
Originally posted by Abaddon_fallen1
Yeah, the LS6 is putting out a bit more, but then think about it, If there's a coling problem you'll **** up the LS6 (since it's aluminum) more than an iron block. I think an LS6 block might be more costly than an iron block.
Yeah, the LS6 is putting out a bit more, but then think about it, If there's a coling problem you'll **** up the LS6 (since it's aluminum) more than an iron block. I think an LS6 block might be more costly than an iron block.
Here's a site with the all the LT5 specs.
http://www.zr1.net/ZR1_specs.html
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There is a flaw in your theory, according to the specs, only the crankcase and cylinder lining is made out of alluminum, not the entire block. Just pointing that out.
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Definite coolness factor. But why not just go with the Ram Jet 502. Juice it and there'd be few street machines that could compete, even one with an LT5, and for less money. But I would still opt for the LT5 if cost was no concern.
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I believe that Lingenfelter has put a LT5 in a 3rd gen, the biggest problem is that these engines have 10 quart oil pans, so fabrication of the K-member is a challange. The engines were actually built and produced by Mercury Marine then shipped to GM for installation in the Corvette.
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A motor plate should cure all k member issues however the engine is longer than the one it replaces moving the accesories towards the radiator making clearance a pain.
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Originally posted by Abaddon_fallen1
There is a flaw in your theory, according to the specs, only the crankcase and cylinder lining is made out of alluminum, not the entire block. Just pointing that out.
There is a flaw in your theory, according to the specs, only the crankcase and cylinder lining is made out of alluminum, not the entire block. Just pointing that out.
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if you want DOHC why not get a cadillac Northstar engine and bore and stroke it up to maybe a 305 i have seen them pretty cheap and they are all aluminum
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Originally posted by D M N
if you want DOHC why not get a cadillac Northstar engine and bore and stroke it up to maybe a 305 i have seen them pretty cheap and they are all aluminum
if you want DOHC why not get a cadillac Northstar engine and bore and stroke it up to maybe a 305 i have seen them pretty cheap and they are all aluminum
I don't understand the facination with that motor, yeah..sure it's powerful from the factory, but that's it. Can't really upgrade it. I could build 2 SBC's that would run circles around that motor for the price of just one of them.
I guess it's all about the "wow factor"
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if you build it yourself with better seals and gaskets it wont leak
I agree with you too i mean i would like to build a SBC instead os this because of all does sensors
I agree with you too i mean i would like to build a SBC instead os this because of all does sensors
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Yeesh, I'll just try to cram a 455ci Pointac mill in the 'Bird. It'll be a hybrid, but then it won't. I'm sure you Pontiac guys know what I'm talking about.
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Originally posted by D M N
Nissan is coming out with a Dual Overhead Cam 5.6L V8 and unlike the LT1 it has a aluminum block
Nissan is coming out with a Dual Overhead Cam 5.6L V8 and unlike the LT1 it has a aluminum block
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this post confuses me it's comparing apples and oranges
this post confuses me it's comparing apples and oranges
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Originally posted by D M N
did you even read the board
did you even read the board
all are aluminum blocks and two are DOHC engines
the LT1 is a different beast
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there is no lt6
it's an lt5
and it's aluminum
proof you are wrong in this link http://www.zr1.net/ZR1_specs.html#G
I am an ase certified mechanic i think i probably know a little more about this than you do
it's an lt5
and it's aluminum
proof you are wrong in this link http://www.zr1.net/ZR1_specs.html#G
I am an ase certified mechanic i think i probably know a little more about this than you do
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HAHAH ok dude call down if you are a ase certified you dont have to prove anything to a 16 year old. I'm working on my ASE and i dont think there is anything on there about lt5 with aluminum blocks.
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you're correct there isn't anything about the LT5 on the test but when you work on cars day in and day out a few exotics come your way at times
most of my experience with the LT5 is from helping a friend out and changing his starter for him an that was an experience in it's self (GM charges $2000 to change a LT5 starter not including parts) it's actually located underneath the intake manifold in the oil galley it took a whole weekend to accomplish
I'm glad to hear you're working on your ASE it really opens doors for you once you're certifed in all the major areas i got my first certification at 17 and i'm now 20 and it really helped me get work it's proof that you know what the hell you're doing more than actual training
most of my experience with the LT5 is from helping a friend out and changing his starter for him an that was an experience in it's self (GM charges $2000 to change a LT5 starter not including parts) it's actually located underneath the intake manifold in the oil galley it took a whole weekend to accomplish
I'm glad to hear you're working on your ASE it really opens doors for you once you're certifed in all the major areas i got my first certification at 17 and i'm now 20 and it really helped me get work it's proof that you know what the hell you're doing more than actual training
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yea i want to work as a mechanic instead of working at krogers to pay for my college
The starter was under the intake?? that weird
The starter was under the intake?? that weird
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