lt1 rebuild..need help?
#1
lt1 rebuild..need help?
im rebuilding ma lt-1 an need sum tips...on how to do it rite the 1st time..its still a daily driver ..i was wondering if i bored out 60 over it wud b ok ..?wud i have to get it sleeved?
#3
did your machine shop or engine builder tell you that it needed to be bored?
#4
Normally you want to bore the cylinders out only as much as it takes to true up the holes. An overbore isn't much of a performance enhancer. .030 would be the first logical jump, which would gain you about 5 cubic inches.
#5
first thing u need is a factory service manual. they are the only way to go. i pick one up for 25 bucks. heres what it looks like.
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5626151
if funds are limited then im not sure id bore it if it didnt need it. the lt1 is a strong motor. 30 over is a good way to go and not have to worry about the cylinder walls gettin weak. a good head and intake job, cam and roller rockers would be a good start. hears a couple places to check out.
the first two cams would be good for what u want.
le2 heads if u can afford it.
http://www.elliottsportworks.com/lt1.html
this place the best price i could find for kooks headers.
http://marylandspeed.com/lt1-fbody-19931997-c-122.html
sam is very good setting up suspension. check out his site
http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbymodel.php?ModelID=2
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5626151
if funds are limited then im not sure id bore it if it didnt need it. the lt1 is a strong motor. 30 over is a good way to go and not have to worry about the cylinder walls gettin weak. a good head and intake job, cam and roller rockers would be a good start. hears a couple places to check out.
the first two cams would be good for what u want.
le2 heads if u can afford it.
http://www.elliottsportworks.com/lt1.html
this place the best price i could find for kooks headers.
http://marylandspeed.com/lt1-fbody-19931997-c-122.html
sam is very good setting up suspension. check out his site
http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbymodel.php?ModelID=2
#7
naw no 1 told me that it needed to .. i thout it wud do better performance wise.. but i guess not lol ..any suggs? on wat i cn do to gain horses engine wise..like wat kind of pistons.cam?any thing ...thanks
#10
that should get the block done, heads checked, bearings and gaskets. if u have it bored out ull have to get new pistons and have the crank checked, it may need turned which is more bucks. make sure u get the block done right so when u can afford it u can upgrade the heads and valvetrain. if u have any extra bucks upgrade the cam now and u can add 1.6 rockers and springs latter when the heads are upgraded. keep in mind as this is coming together ull want a cai, long tube headers and a good cat back exhaust.