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10-13-2007, 05:44 PM
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carbeurated 4th gen?
i had an idea a few weeks back and ive been researching it some......
383 -427 carbeurated ... no more egr... no more air... no more computer.... the simplicity of it all. ive been lookign at motor prices and tranny and its not cheap but the freedom id have to do as i please.
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10-13-2007, 05:54 PM
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With that car you would be better off sticking with the lt1 or swaping in a ls1.
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10-13-2007, 06:03 PM
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Trying to fit a carbed sbc into a 4th gen isn't easy thanks to how far back the engine sits under the cowl. Look at the top center of your LT1, and imagine a carb & air cleaner there.....
- Justin
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10-13-2007, 08:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Trying to fit a carbed sbc into a 4th gen isn't easy thanks to how far back the engine sits under the cowl. Look at the top center of your LT1, and imagine a carb & air cleaner there.....
- Justin
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good point lol.... this is a year or so down the road maybe i can find a nice worked ls1 by then
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10-14-2007, 11:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Trying to fit a carbed sbc into a 4th gen isn't easy thanks to how far back the engine sits under the cowl. Look at the top center of your LT1, and imagine a carb & air cleaner there.....
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and have fun adjusting the timing with the distributor up against the firewall.
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10-14-2007, 11:17 AM
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its official im going to go with an ls1 my cousin has a spot down in maryland and hes going to get the motor fro me on tuesday
pry gonna work it to the balls... free ls1 is always good
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10-14-2007, 03:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nj96z28
its official im going to go with an ls1 my cousin has a spot down in maryland and hes going to get the motor fro me on tuesday
pry gonna work it to the balls... free ls1 is always good
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keep in mind you'll need the LS1 k-member an pcm too... dont remember off the top of my head if the bellhousings line up
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Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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10-14-2007, 04:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah
keep in mind you'll need the LS1 k-member an pcm too... dont remember off the top of my head if the bellhousings line up
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Yup, different K-member, springs, wiring harness, and transmission.
- Justin
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10-14-2007, 04:01 PM
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sweet itll give me an excuse to buy an suv of some sort ... 82 bronco 2 here i come lol
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10-14-2007, 04:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nj96z28
sweet itll give me an excuse to buy an suv of some sort ... 82 bronco 2 here i come lol
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Bah.....get a Jeep 
- Justin
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10-14-2007, 04:06 PM
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yeah this is the NJJ(eep)OA after all 
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Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
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10-14-2007, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Yup, different K-member, springs, wiring harness, and transmission.
- Justin
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I got your k member & springs here for you. Make an offer.
Also, Jeeps suck. Buy a Chevy. LOL
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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10-15-2007, 01:01 AM
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Edelbrock makes a carberated manifold for the LS-1 
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Steve has a thing for sheep....
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10-15-2007, 07:03 AM
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Edelbrock makes a carberated manifold for the LS-1 |
Just cut a hole in the cowl & windshield!
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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10-15-2007, 11:45 AM
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Quote:
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Just cut a hole in the cowl & windshield!
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Weight reduction! 
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Steve has a thing for sheep....
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10-15-2007, 03:45 PM
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450 hp lt1 article
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10-15-2007, 03:58 PM
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Eh...you're better off just getting a Lloyd Elliot head and cam combo.....
- Justin
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