I got tired of giving history lessons on the SBC motor line on how the LT1 is different from the rest of the SBC's. So I made this video. I have an LT1 and an SBC but I sure won't call my LT1 an SBC no matter what you say. Enjoy Like and subscribe... Or call me a fool I don't care. Cheers 🍻🍻

@IRONHORSE427RACING

4 жыл бұрын

You know it's truly mind boggling when so many so called "EXPERTS" don't even know half of what you described in the video. Good job of "splainin" the not so subtle differences between a 90's LT-1 and a SBC. Like you I have owned both (I still have my 70 Vette 350 with the Aluminum Heads that was a special order only package I believe in the 70 SS Chevelle don't quote me on that I could be wrong, I know where mine came from because my wife and I cut it from a wrecked Corvette in a Salvage Yard in Nebraska and the odometer on the Vette read just over 1400 miles and when we tore down the Engine to inspect it it looked just like new inside...the original factory crosshatch in the Cylinders and the lack of Carbon deposits on the Piston tops and Combustion Chambers of the GM Aluminum Heads was all we needed to see.) We did pull the pan and inspect every rod and main bearing set but they also showed really no wear at all so we put all new gaskets and swapped out the factory cam and lifters for a much better one and we just this last summer put 75,000 miles on the Engine since we put it in our Street/Strip 72 Rally Nova that we restored to it's good as new condition a couple of years ago. The only difference in it is the drive train....the engine of course, and the M-22 close ratio original Muncie Rock Crusher with face plated gear set that comes complete with the 2nd generation of the original Mr.Gasket in line Vertical Gate Shifter, a twin disc clutch, Blow proof Steel bell housing, After market Custom Drive Shaft, And complete Moser built 12 bolt GM rear Differential with 4:10 gears and we re did the back half for a full frame job and wheel Tubs to accommodate the Micky Thompson rear tires and wheels....it's a pro street car that runs legit 9.50s in the 1/4 mile on one shot of juice....we can spray 2 shots but that puts us into the 8.90 class and that's just too much for a little old street car that still is a real honest street car.

@mauricioiaz.1044

4 жыл бұрын

@@IRONHORSE427RACING what started all this was that the LT-1 and LT1 or Chevy small bock are not all small blocks not what fits or doesnt etc etc or what is better or where the wires or distributer or coil go i have my battery in the trunk does that make my engine into a turbine or an airplane you lost me with your story lol lol lol end of the day they are small blocks you are right so mind boggling how much so called experts know lollol lol

@TPVPRO

4 жыл бұрын

@@mauricioiaz.1044 We agree to disagree. I say you build something on your channel and actually contribute to the car community. Stop typing and start building.

@theyhatehimbecausehetoldth7576

4 жыл бұрын

Regardless, the Lt1 and Lt4 ARE 2nd generation small blocks. There's no getting around that.

@Roadhouse1997

4 жыл бұрын

@@TPVPRO how does a head not fitting make an engine no longer part of a family that the creators say it belongs to. That's like saying that because my mkiv heads wouldn't fit an a mk1 348 or 409 means that a 396/ 402 or 427 or 454 aren't big blocks. An lt1,4 and 5 are all sbc. They are just part of the second generation. And while there are idiots that say all SBC are the same and there wrong you cant change the fact that it is undeniably genuine small block chevy

maybe chevy should stop naming different engines the same thing.

@DrewLSsix

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, the engines are produced decades apart. And they are not names, LT1 LS1 etc are codes.

@peterdarr383

4 жыл бұрын

Talk to Chrysler about their HEMI or Ford's new 5.0 for the Mustang.

@timessiah94

4 жыл бұрын

I think you have the names and liters confused

@TheCheapReefer

4 жыл бұрын

@@peterdarr383 we difference the ford by saying 5.0 DOHC / modular or 5.0 Pushrod (OLD STYLE)

@voidwalker9223

4 жыл бұрын

Youre not really that smart are you. Very low in the Iq level for car world.

Most annoying thing is that the reused the same name again for the new LT1-LT4 so I have to refine my searches.

@TPVPRO

4 жыл бұрын

I blame GM for using the same code 3 times.

@rustyjunkgarage1418

4 жыл бұрын

The reuse the same code quite a bit, but YEARS apart. If you now how to filter your search, and know what you are looking for, its not that bad.

@workingshlub8861

4 жыл бұрын

when i hear LT1 i think of that damn optispark..

@SoI_Badguy

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about the 454 in the Chevelle's being called the "LS6"...

@danieldimitri6133

4 жыл бұрын

People forget or just don't know the 1970-1/2 camaro could be ordered with a hot 350 called an lt1. There were also ls5 and ls6 engines in chevelles and you could order an ls7 for racing. All were 454ci unlike the gen 3 corvette engines.

The LT1 Generation 1 92-97 is a 350ci small block. The LT1 used a reverse-flow cooling system which cooled the cylinder heads first, maintaining lower combustion chamber temperatures and allowing the engine to run at a higher compression than its immediate predecessors. Never the less is a SBC

@rollin19

Жыл бұрын

So if someone asked you what you had in a 1996 Camaro,you'd tell them it' a 350 small block? They may not know what the car came with,they may not know what size engines they put in them,so if you tell someone that it's a SBC then you are ignorant.

@dupeaccount1647

4 ай бұрын

@@rollin19 I say "it's just like a small block chevy with a few oddities like fuel injection and reverse cooling" If they're a gearhead themselves and they want to know more, I'll tell them more like the optispark etc and how reverse cooling helps.

@nthgth

4 ай бұрын

It's a SBC in the sense that it's a small-block and it's a Chevy engine.. so you are technically correct. (the best kind of correct). But it's also like saying your Silverado has part time "all wheel drive." As in, you can put it in a mode where all the wheels are driven wheels. It's like... Well, _yes,_ but there's a way to make that much less ambiguous with a little colloquialism...

@dupeaccount1647

3 ай бұрын

@@nthgth Big difference IMO. Your silverado is 4 wheel drive with selectable rear wheel drive. LT1 and SBC use the same heads (if drilled for reverse or standard flow cooling), same crank, rods, pistons, oil pan, valve train, ....intake can work on either. Same bolt pattern for the headers/exhaust manifolds. Really the only differences are: Reverse cooling. The LT1 does not have the boss on the block for a mechanical fuel pump, though I don't think other late small blocks like the L98 or Vortech had it either. Those are the only real differences. Everything else can be swapped interchangeable between them, but you can't always mix and match, ie you can't mix LT1 and gen 1 SBC accessories.

@nathanwood1567

2 ай бұрын

Actually, that is incorrect my good sir. The gen 1 LT1 is 70-72 Gen 2 is 92-97 and gen 3 is 2013- current.

Damn I just asked a question I didn’t think people would start arguing 😂😂. Very well explained

So, I worked in Summit Racing website department for years. I promise you that using Summit Racing’s website to justify your point is a very bad mistake. Categorizing or titling a party solely depends on who’s entering the part. There is so much human error it’s not funny. Also when some of these categories or attributes were created it was much easier to call it SBC and LT1. The correct way should be like how they are doing the LS motors now and calling them LS Gen 1, 2 and so on. Not to mention there are newer LT1 engines.

@rustyjunkgarage1418

4 жыл бұрын

They were always categorized by generation. The original SBC is a GEN 0. After 1986ish, they are GEN I. The 92-27 LT1s, as was briefly mentioned in this video are GEN II. However "vortec" engines that were made into the 2000s are still GEN I engines. The LS1 and related engines, GEN III. There area GEN IV series of LS engines as well. The current "LT" based engines are GEN V. Its really not that difficult. The big kicker is, they are ALL SMALL BLOCK CHEVY engines lol.

@mobilecarwashcorp8235

4 жыл бұрын

Josh... you are so right! This guy is a joke. I would hate to let this guy come near my car. I only watched 1/4 of this video, pushed pause and headed straight for the comments to see who was closer to being correct. But, he does mention this video is based off his opinion. And like axxxxxxs, everybody has one.

@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz

Жыл бұрын

didnt watch vid lmao

@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz

Жыл бұрын

ya cuz every sbc has a opti spark right ? lmao

Good info. I knew the intake bolt patterns were different, but had never seen it illustrated. Also, I always thought the L98 heads and aluminum LT1 heads were the same apart from the coolant passages, so thanks for clearing that up!

Informative video. I thought the music was never gonna end

@rickyhuff

3 жыл бұрын

way too loud

Very informative video, good comparisons between the two. I hope people figure out what to call it. I've never had a problem being specific. Good job.

very helpful video, thank you. I have an LT-1 in a car I purchased and have thoughts about swapping it out to a more traditional small block. I see now that with a few modifications, I don't have to go to that trouble and expense.

man you have no idea how good it feels hearing someone else preach this. i have on my channel a small build video of my lt1 build. i know exactly what youre talking about and i have answered all these questions and even had people tell me i didnt know what im talking about. great video. and now im gonna subscribe.

@johndaniels6089

4 жыл бұрын

You are talking about variations of the SBC, just the details differ. You can swap crankshafts, rods and pistons most valve gear and more. Some parts require ingenuity for a Hot Rodder to swap, but that's what it's all about!

Simple the LT1 is a second gen small-block engine that has reverse cooled heads

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

4 жыл бұрын

Samuel Plaunty And the original 1970 LT1 was simply a hot 350 ci small-block Chevy. And the new one is a direct-injected and otherwise improved LS.

@yzScott

4 жыл бұрын

This would lead me to believe you've never assembled a bottom end. (or looked at head design and flow numbers)

@plaunty

4 жыл бұрын

@@yzScott truth

@konnerkramer329

4 жыл бұрын

@@yzScott the heads are literally aluminum vortec heads.

@timcheek5134

4 жыл бұрын

Come on man! Really

Great content, keep up the good work & you’ll go far

Thanks for the info. I knew some of that, but I learned a few things as well.

I learned a lot Thanks for the video.

Well done, very thorough. Thanks

great video ... your videos have got me motivated again to work on both of my 4th fbodys .. lt1 only for me

Great video!! Very little love for the lt1. Got one sitting outside for future project.

That's really good to know that the LT1 engine has a provision for a traditional style rear mounted distributor when you remove the intake plenum. I've always loved the LT1 engine, especially because they get no recognition anymore due to being overshadowed by the LS series engines. Thanks for showing that. I think GM knew enthusiasts would convert these engines to a carbureted version and see the opti-spark was a problem.

@jekinneys

Жыл бұрын

The block is a sbc 350 block with different valve train and reverse cooling.

@urmom2555

Жыл бұрын

@@jekinneys it's a different block, extra coolant ports for the heads and different front casting for the cam driven water pump and optispark

@dupeaccount1647

4 ай бұрын

The one thing I don't like is the boss for the mechanical fuel pump is gone. Not because I want to run a mechanical fuel pump, but because I wanted to run an A/C bracket, but it uses those holes.

Awesome instructional video young man !

Having never seen one of your videos the ending blew my mind

Awsome & very formative video!!; Many thanks & God Bless!!🤗🙏🙏🙏

Outstanding content dude I don't know how I missed this channel I just happened to stumble across the 406 or technically 407 small block motor oh I'm going to check this guy's out and the mullet was period correct..🤣 peace bro

My 96 Roadmaster has an LT1. Love it

@Jamespennington71

4 жыл бұрын

Mine does too! 94"

the answer is yes, because of the 4.4 in bore space, as with EVERY sbc from '55 to now

@taylorc2542

4 жыл бұрын

Actually it was 4.4 inches up till the LS, which was designed using CAD in metric measurements and it isn't exactly 4.4 inches. It's effectively the same though.

@mpetersen6

4 жыл бұрын

@@taylorc2542 So what is the bore spacing then? 4.400 is equal to 111.76mm. Did GM go to 112mm (4.409). Or did they go down to 111.5mm which would be 4.390. That's close to heresy as it is close to a Ford SB. I can't see the design engineers using odd metric figures as let's face it. Engineers are as lazy as everybody else. SBF 4.380 Infinity V-8 112mm And if we just go by bore centers a Chevy inline 6 is 4.400

@nthgth

4 ай бұрын

Bore spacing is a dumb reason to consider things the same engine or not. And anyway, from Gen III on it's been the _GM_ small block, not Chevy.

yo i say it all the time i love your channel that intro GEEEEKED me

Cheers mate brilliant video. Never knew any of this

Need more videos on LT1 cars dude 🙏

I loved the mullet on you. I miss mine sometimes. Let it flow brother.

Damn, what is a dyed in the wool Ford/Chrysler man watching this? Education, knowledge, and I don’t know why! So I sign off with a lot of all those infos. Great vlog, thanks for sharing. I’ll sub and high five.

Great upload!!

I learned a lot!

I know nothing of the Lt1, I have a 350 small block in my car. A comparison of power output between a sbc and an Lt1 will be very interesting. I know that would be a little difficult to do. Thank you for a great video.

Lt1s are a mix breed engine. I like the. Apart from the opti and that they mostly come in 4th gens. Mine is a pain in the ass to work on

Lol I’m a Master Barber with a 85 impala ss the hat with the hair had me fooled good informative video too

Very cool,..Thanks man,..Id like to see a vid on the First Gen LT1

Totally cool, I agree with you, while the LT1 is still in the small block family (certainly not a big block), it is in its own category. I never thought of the advantages of the LT1 over the SBC, but you made some good points. And there is a minor plus you didn't cover, 21 degree heads. Chevy's attempt to get closer to the 20 degree SBF.

Thank you for that explanation. It was very informative and interesting. I’ve played/rebuilt SBC’s but was wondering more about the LT1’s and newer ones.

289/302/351w guy here awesome video .Grabbed my intrest with your attention of details. I love all cars btw

Right on brother!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

All the differences you've talked about it what makes it a gen 2. You repete that most of the stuff is "just a little bit different". If it was the same it wouldn't be a different generation though. The gen 2 SBC is an evolution of the gen 1 SBC and the proof is that the two have a lot of interchangeable parts or parts that can be adapted to work on the other gen. And you can't go by a Summit search description because it's set up for the average person who barely knows what kind of car they have.

@armaggedon4christ

4 жыл бұрын

By his logic a gen III LS and gen IV LS arent the same family. I dont understand...so what it has reverse flowing coolant for the heads, so what its tbi...the parts still fit in each other, which denote a familial relationship.

....reverse cooling and one piece rear main. Mine has a 4 bolt main. The 383 stroker LT1 in my C4 has 24X reluctor based ignition system, true sequential injection, AFR heads, forged h beam rods, forged Wiseco pistons, skinny rings, etc, and so forth. Makes 425 whp and 434 wftlb with 365wftlb from 2k to 6.5k. I love it. The throttle response is instantaneous.

@jdrok5026

4 жыл бұрын

Gen 1s got one piece rear mains also

Great video.

Very cool video!

Thank you sir

It is great watching you use the computer. Wow!

@TPVPRO

4 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for posting this. It explained a lot to me. It looks like you have a setup simular to what I want to build. I wanted to run a carburetor on mine though and keep it simple with no electronics. Do you have a set of videos for this LT1 build? Of so could you post a link to the set? Thanks

I'm a new subscriber to your channel! I'm a Ford guy at heart but I can tell you from experience that the Chevy LT1 is leaps and bounds above the Ford 4.6 or 5.0!!! My Z/28 has an interceptor block and ported and polished heads. I can tell you that this car is scary fast!! I have smoked every Mustang GT that I have raced. I am not going to say that I am completely a Camaro guy yet but I think it's coming!!! I'm in the process of removing the Optispark and going with the coil on cylinder set up like the LS configuration. I will let you know how it goes from here. God bless and thank you for your amazing content.

Thanks for your videos man. Was wondering how important the coolent crossover is and if there's a kit for that and about if I can delete that coolent drive gear when going with an aftermarket pup and regular timing chain? Thank you.

i have a question , why did you replace the heads valve covers on the LT1 ? and how much HP it gained after this build ?

Great vid, very well made. Id have liked to see a little more concerning the differences between the opti and the conventional distributor. Im a huge fan of the opti and the resolution it brings to timing and fuel control, but have found well made videos on the subject to be limited. I noticed those MSD crank timing sets cost hundreds of dollars...and they aren't even as high res as the opti!

@TPVPRO

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know too much about the Opti, but my buddy is making one work on a SBC for a turbo build using a MegaSquirt or Hallteck can't remember EFI system. But he does talk about the resolution being really good.

@jdrok5026

4 жыл бұрын

@@TPVPRO well it's one of the only systems that petty much sees the entire cam.

I love my Lt1!

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I road course track mine all summer, been doing it for decades, one of the fastest cars on the track, anyplace we go.

The Gen II LT-1, the most underrated engine ever!

Nice video!

Good video, I knew all this stuff already, but it was a good refresher. 😄👍🏻 I remember guys modifying LT1 heads to work on a gen 1 small block for heads up street car drag racing classes that required a factory cylinder head back in the late 90’s early 2k’s.

WOW very kool great info.,,1st class AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot keep up the great work.

Nice info

You got me with the hair 😂

Tyler I used to run a LT1 back in the nineties, they are misunderstood motors,as usual they aren't status quo, but anyway check out the boys from here in NC,Tick Performance is setting records with a LT1 In a 90s Camaro called Grubbworm!

@TPVPRO

4 жыл бұрын

Tick Performance has the LT1 back on the map. “Misunderstood motors” That’s a great way to describe the LT1.

@adambrooks2297

4 жыл бұрын

@@TPVPRO Yes,I loved them when I ran mine in a 95 Impala ss, I still have my 96 ss and the OEM LT1,hey Tyler I am from Maryland too,as a matter of fact I was born in Dorchester County Maryland! I live in NC now,love your content!

@viciousrap700

4 жыл бұрын

Love the Grubbworm!

The only way to roll with a fuel injected lt1 is with a 24x setup. Or if you can find a old school deltaspark from bob Bailey. I must of changed 5 gm optisparks in the 7 years of owning my camaro.

@ikaros21

4 жыл бұрын

My factory opti still going strong with 218k miles. I took it out at 180k because i was replacing the water pump seal and I replaced the cap and rotor while i was at it. It still runs the original optical sensor!

@TrakSpock1

4 жыл бұрын

If you changed five Optispark's on your LT1 then you wasted your money. Optispark's are dead nuts reliable and typically last well over 300,000 miles. Try checking your negative ground connection or replacing your spark plug wires next time.

LT1 is just another evolution of the small Chevy. Just like the 87 an earlier had different intake bolt pattern. And different rear main seal. Just like the 67 era 327 has a crank case vent tube on back of the block next to distributor going into carb. Just like the 327 had a large main journal version that was available in the trucks. Just like the 55 283 had NO OIL FiLTER, and again had a different crank case vent tube that went along behind block and pointed and vented right on to the ground. The small block Chevy add various design changes throughout the years. LT1 was just another change

@eddielt1sl

4 жыл бұрын

BEST ANSWER OF ALL BRIAN! It is just another evolution of the SBC. I bet many guys don’t realize that a stock 1986 up 305 crank is the closest in weight to an stock LT1 gen 2 sbc. Now what are totally different animals are the LS series up and are no way small block chevys. Completely different family tree.

@1allspub

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could give this response 2 thumbs up! :)

@jdrok5026

4 жыл бұрын

@@eddielt1sl same family tree they are all considered gm corporate motors gen 1 and 2 are just considered the sbc gm corporate motors which is a fuck load of confusing mumbo jumbo for gm wants to confuse you

@nthgth

4 ай бұрын

Hard to argue against that

It has many internal parts interchangeable with any previous SBC because it is a SBC. Reverse flow cooling. Changes very little when it comes to engine internals. Rods, Piston, crank,

I'm glad I found your video. I hope you can answer a question for me. I need a replacement for my 97, 5.7 as it has 321k miles and is making ominous noises. Will a 86 383 be a viable block? I'm hoping so since it was already given to me. Help, it's been 25 years since I've done this before.

Whew that PITA opti spark stuff but the rest is very good factory performance stuff :)

LT1 is simply a RPO code. Would you call the L69 305HO a L69 not a small block chevy? It has differences from previous years, such as an aluminum intake. What about the L31 350? It has a completely different head design, which is based on the 90s LT1, but has standard cooling. However, you can't simply bolt a conventional SBC intake to it. By your reasoning, chevy hasn't built a small block since the 1950s. The design has constantly changed ever since then.

Thus, the popularity of the Vortec truck block.

Running the 24x kit on my 96

Very good description! But you missed all the pieces I was interested in. :( Can you elaborate on the exhaust manifold ports/orientation between the two as well as cranks / block mating surfaces for bell housings? I'm specifically asking because I'd like to swap an older 78 350 SBC for something like an LT1 block. But it's going in a boat so I need the stern drive parts to still mate up and the exhaust manifolds to fit the same SBC patterns or I'm "dead in the water". If some of the later blocks are also compatible, I might even select one of those too. Your feedback is welcome.

You should do a video explaining what the 348 and 409 is...

This was very helpful, idk what these people are on about.

I've owned a '96 Z28 over 20 years(and still do), so I've got plenty of experience with the old Gen 2 LT1. It's design is based off of a SBC and some parts are interchangeable. However, there are enough differences as to why you should not consider the Gen 2 LT1 as a SBC in the classic sense. Speaking more genetically from '55 til now '20, many people refer to the Gen 1, 2, 3, and 4 motors as SBC. I understand why folks do this, but it's like trying to argue that a ZR1 and a Yugo are the same thing as they are both cars. Well yes, but we all know differently.

This was helpful, thank you. I'm an older guy so get confused with anything newer than Gen l. Although I run Vortec heads on my Gen l SBC 305. I buy from Summit and would recommend them but do find the search function to be very poor.

I need that hat since I am building a 3rd gen Camaro.... lol

@TPVPRO

4 жыл бұрын

Amazon mullet hat it should come right up.

Awesome tutorial. Hell keep the fake mullet lol... My 94 Pontiac Trans am has the LT1. Which I'm in the process of building a mild street strip combo...

I put LS7 Lifters in my LT1. Its a premium replacement for the LT1. Lots of things you can do to the LT. Also have 24x ignition with a LS computer which also gets rid of the optispark. 450 Wheel HP 383

@msawyer110

4 жыл бұрын

Me 2. 24x kit on a 96z28 and an F1 Procharger.

@brandonharze2133

2 жыл бұрын

When you say cpu u mean the ecu? That’s interesting I’ve never thought of that. I was pondering on mod a sbc holly efi sheet metal intake to fit an lt1. Idk why the ls sounds so much different but I’m not a fan when compared to the sbc Ik they CAM make more power but I won’t be spending 15k to find out lol 450-500 on motor with a few kits for track action and I’m good. Well with the price of cheap China turbos maybe now is the time to test drive one

@mericamuscle

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonharze2133 you can get LS Gen 3 computer to fit the LT1 wiring harness. It gets rid of the Optispark with 24x ignition system. Better tuning. Also the SBC has a different firing order than a LS. That's why I think it sounds better.

@brandonharze2133

2 жыл бұрын

@@mericamuscle righhhht! I didn’t think about firing order! I’m guessing the ls is more efficient but damn that only things beat the sound of a cammed small block with the right exhaust is a cammed rat with the right exhaust and man don’t get me started on adding in a slight blower whine wheeeeeew more to life than just power ie sound and TORQUE CURVE BABY

And reverse cooling system in the LT1

@MegaMustangkiller

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Cox did you even watch the video

@Jadadidthistome

4 жыл бұрын

@@MegaMustangkiller what's the point of your Channel? You don't even have any content.

So I got a question about the lt1 heads maybe I’m not paying close attention but did you have to do any welding to the lt1 heads for the water side ????

The lt1 valves spring seat retainers and locators are all differnt sizes from the sbc or ls heads even though when shopping you will find almost everywhere thinks they're all compatible, keep that in mind anyone shopping to rebuild

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@TPVPRO

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆

TPV, Would you divulge the specs of your LT1 motor ? I have a ZZ4 GMPP LT1 going into a 81 C10 Step side short bed. You got your LT1 running very well and I would like to try the same, Thank You for the videos also .

Beside using the Vortec head on a sbc, I like using LT1 heads on a sbc. It's a little work but pretty kool.

LT1 water pump bolts seem to rust bad. Any tips for prevention would be appreciated.

Maybe it’s been covered; or not! As I try to understand what was being smoked during the lt1 production. Can someone explain as based on what I see there’s no way to degree a cam on the Lt1 right?

Thank You TPV Production Good Report On The LT 1 My 1994 TA LT 1 To LT 4 How's That ? LOL Head's CAM Oh & Red Paint & No EGR Intake Thank YOU ! Good Videos

@biggregsparks8364

4 жыл бұрын

It's also a different intake that has bigger ports to fit the lt4 heads, not just red paint. And better factory roller rockers. Don't do this conversion, unless you wanna spend 3500 to gain 35 horses.

@FixItStupid

4 жыл бұрын

@@biggregsparks8364 Yes That It 275 To 388 G tech Said In 94 TA AC On Hot Day 3700lbs In Tech Code Oh & 2 in The Car Its Got A Hughes Trans Now Had From New I Did A Cam Too

So to counter your argument on the summit search, if you are filtering by engine, select chevy then look at the listings. Your big blocks V6's all show in groups and low and behold Gen I through Gen V SBC engines. Gen I is everything V8 with a small block trans bolt pattern up to 1997 excluding the LT1(92-97). Gen II is the LT1 (92-97). Gen III and IV are the LS platform. This leaves Ger V the 2014- current LT platform. Also for interchangeable parts, there are fewer specialty parts then there are shared parts. Just about all internal components from a one piece rear main seal SBC ( TPI and Vortec) are interchangeable. This includes the rotating assembly, oiling system, cam and valve train and as you showed you can even put the distributor in the back with a little engineering. In short the LT was a way for the consumer to test new ideas for chevy while remaining a small block.

Aren't some sbc parts compatible like the crankshafts if they're a one piece seal?

Are the 94 LT1 valves the same size as 94 sbc?

What is the difference the crankshafts and main caps

what about the cam does it have to be an lt1 cam or and old school cam with the gear on it? thanks

can you make a video about 90s LT1 and 90s LT4 that came on corvets

So which one is better for doing a swap on a 1992 Chevy G20 van? L98 or Lt1🤔🤔🤔🤔 I'm open to all options 😁👍🏿

The production of this video is really good. So I agree with "how the LT1 is different" statement you make however I got interested in what GM thinks or at least thought..... Opened my GM Performance Parts Catalog from 2000. Under the Chevy Small-Block V8 section there are numerous parts listed for the LT platform. They did not designate or claim the LT platform was not a Small Block motor. Nevertheless, I think your video did a great job in demonstrating the differences GM implemented to improve the platform. Maybe you should do a video on the Big Block Chevy evolution from the 348 to the 8.1?

@jdrok5026

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He wouldnt know how to do the big blocks that is a trail of how did gm fuck up the mark 4 block

So a lt1 crank will fit a gen 1 block as long as it's a 1 piece rear seal? Is the harmonic balancer interchangeable?

Lt1 is still a sbc that’s like saying the vortec is not a sbc because of the different bolts on the manifold

How can I tell if I have a gen 1 or 2 block?

I just picked up a Corvette LT1 complete with computer and transmission.....I am undecided to run engine as EFI as is or do as you did with intake....how difficult was it to convert to standard distributor?

What about the Vortec L31 & LT1 differences??

How did you delete the option on ur lt1 curious to know process and computer and such

When he’s searching the heads I guess he didn’t notice that all the heads that pulled up after he searched for lt1 were genX heads not the 90’s lt1 heads

@Fee.1

4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Mortensen time stamp ?

@IndependantMind168

2 жыл бұрын

and they said lt1 small block chevy.

Your information was great, not sure why you lead with the summit racing search argument though. Everything else was fine though,