http://www.FBody.com/ FBody.com lt1 live feed en-us Copyright FBody.com jhogan@txstock.com http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=286835 Hello and Welcome to Fbody.com, a great place for basic and in depth knowledge on most years of the Fbody platform. Please take the time to read the FAQ thread located at the top of the page, there are some smileys and advice on how to make a signature. Also notice there is a search feature that works great on this site, better than other F-body sites for sure. If you have a question please make sure you post it in the correct forum, ie. can t find it with a reasonable search. Odds are, there 2009-08-13 19:21:48 95ttoplt1 4 4690 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=286835#292952 -0-8--2009 1: 1:9: PM Airbornec507 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=291951 Ok, thought I would start out the project with a few things. Please add to this list, I do not claim to know everything about tuning PCM s your turn to add to this list! I suggest copy mine and re-post with your additions. Hopefully as time goes by we will have a nice list put together. -- 1987 Jaguar XJ6, 1995 LT1 conversion, TH700 Tranny, MSD 6AL, Blaster Coil, Personally tuned with TunerCat and a bunch of help from folks on this list. English Steel with Bad Ass American Horse Powe 2008-05-10 10:39:08 LT1JAG 16 2846 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=291951#294993 -0-5--2008 10: 1:0: AM LT1JAG http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298978 im just gonna copy and paste what hes tellin me so i dont have to retype it...im lazy when i first get in it and drive it maybe a mile it runs fine...then it misses and back fires like crazy. then the hand will tag out and it shuts off shortly after... yeah right before it dies out the engine light will come on...then it shuts off.. ok there ya go...sounds like an opti to me..what u guys think? -- img://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/Justin__08/281ee8i.gif [b]NBM 99 camaro z28[/b] a 2009-11-18 18:00:35 whitenredfbody 6 99 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298978#298998 -1-1--2009 6: 1:8: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298933 How hard is it to change the pinion seal for the 10 bolt? Any special tools required? Do I need to drain the rear end fluid? After being raped on a, coolant flush/wp replacement, I think I m going to install. -- 94z28 D.D. slp cai, 3.42's, flowmaster exhaust, and tb bypass. 94z28 13.0@109 (still tweaking) best 60ft:2.22 :rock: img://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/r3goode/ryguy.jpg [ Edited on 10/28/2009 @ 18:52:06 ] 2009-11-17 22:06:03 ryguy_45832 16 153 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298933#299001 -1-1--2009 5: 2:2: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298974 Well, technically. I was limited to 1/8 mile passes because tech tonight was really anal, and I still don with 3.90s, Performabuilt 4L60E, and all of the bolt-ons. -- 95 T/A. Got some stuffs that go vroom vroom. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBV9bvEZrwM] Video Clip.[/url] [b]11.1 @ 122[/b] 2009-11-16 16:38:31 RamAir95TA 4 98 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298974#298997 -1-1--2009 4: 1:6: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298983 HEY GUYS I BEEN GONE FOR A MINUTE BUT HAVE BEEN A MEMBER FOR A LONG TIME, I HAD A 383 STROKER AND I RECENTLY BLEW THE MOTOR HERES A VIDEO OF HOW MY CAR WAS RUNNINGhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqDKFlGLv2k IM NOW BULDING A SBC 408 STROKER WITH 220 MOTOWN HEADS, WEILAN TEAM G MANIFOLD, 850 DOUBLE PUMPER HOLLEY, 4K STALL, 373 GEARS AND 200 SHOT OF NITROUS, DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY IDEAS OF HOW FAST I SHOULD RUN WITH THIS SET-UP? THE CAR WEIGHT 3400 WITH ME IN IT. ALSO DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY PICTURES 2009-11-15 05:00:59 SOLOS383 9 93 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298983#298995 -1-1--2009 3: 0:5: PM Green97TAMachine http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298951 Specificly under the hood items, i.e. bottom of Intake Manifold, C.A.I s. etc., as to light or dark color (white/black)??? 2009-11-04 23:39:21 dboy2 7 136 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298951#298973 -1-1--2009 4: 2:3: AM RamAir95TA http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298918 Hey guys, I replaced my clutch about 2 years ago (Spec Stage 2). When I replaced it, I noticed the clutch fork had a groove worn into it about halfway up. What would cause this? From what I could tell, there were no moving parts in this area that could have done this... Also, my clutch is no longer disengaging (it is constantly engaged- I can t want to spend another $500 on a clutch. -- img://www.domestic-street-scenes.com/main/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/normal_fought70sig 2009-11-03 20:29:15 fought70 2 72 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298918#298969 -1-1--2009 3: 2:0: AM fought70 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298967 To make a long story short, it looks like my bottom power steering pump bolt came out, so the top one snapped. Anyway it is stuck in the aluminum bracket and I tried the drill / easy out method. Due to the angle it didn m really looking forward to the help. -- 1968 Camaro RS/SS - the project 1996 Camaro Z/28 - the summer car 1997 Grand Prix GT - the daily driver 2009-11-03 16:02:26 thought_ignition 1 75 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298967#298968 -1-1--2009 3: 1:6: AM RamAir95TA http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298964 I don t really go anywhere. It is not as though it is completely out of gear though since it does still go some. I am not a mechanic and not great with cars, so excuse me if I am doing a horrible job of explaining. All of this started after I did a transmission swap from an automatic to a manual. In the process, I purchased a brand new spec 2 clutch and an aluminum driveshaft that I installed during the change. It was a used transmission and I installed used hydraulics at first. I have 2009-11-02 22:09:02 BBeyer 1 71 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298964#298966 -1-1--2009 2: 2:2: AM NOTAZ28 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298904 http://www.hdmaddog.com/Chevrolet-GMC/Rotating-Assemblies/Eagle-Chevy-383-Stroker-p6662413.html http://www.rpmmachine.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail p=2945 anything wrong with a kit like these? Doesnt seem right that you can pick up a 383 stroker kit for under 700$. What machine work to the block is needed to make it fit? 2009-11-02 11:17:47 SleepingZ28 8 196 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298904#298963 -1-1--2009 2: 1:1: AM BBeyer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298934 Ok I bought some LT4 heads/intake manifold awhile back and am debating whether to port them and put them on or if I should just port my LT1 heads and intake. Anybody have any flow charts or personal experience on for this. I m running a 383 stroker motor fully built and forged. -- img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/731000-731999/731929_7_full.jpg Check out my car at http://www.cardomain.com/id/chazgotaz28 2009-11-02 00:47:56 ChazGotAZ28 8 139 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298934#298961 -1-1--2009 2: 0:0: AM 94firechicken http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298905 I have a 1994 z-28 that has the air bag light on. It hasn t drive it much but the last two times i started it it comes on. When i turn the key on it flashes once,flashes once again and then goes solid. Can anybody tell me what the air bag codes are or what direction i should be looking in. I have already checked the connectors on my sensors with the batt off for 45 min before so, checked fuses, any help would be appreciated 2009-10-30 18:39:54 95camaross 2 91 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298905#298959 -1-0--2009 18: 1:8: PM hotrodbob38 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298841 Looking at some 17x11 zr1 replica wheels. Are there any modifications that are required to get this tire to fit out back or is it fine? I m assuming 17x9.5 would go good with a 275 tire out front? -- 94z28 13.0@109 (still tweaking) best 60ft:2.22 :rock: img://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/r3goode/ryguy.jpg [ Edited on 09/29/2009 @ 14:55:17 ] 2009-10-29 19:52:29 ryguy_45832 15 229 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298841#298953 -1-0--2009 17: 1:9: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298723 96 trans am with an lt-1 pretty much stock...eventually i want to put headers on, but for now i want to atleast get an exaust system that sounds badass... SLP or FLOWMASTER? im going to keep all the cats and pollution bs. which do you think is best performance and price wise. 2009-10-28 23:26:05 96transam9879 13 286 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298723#298940 -1-0--2009 16: 2:3: PM ChazGotAZ28 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298929 I will post the A.G. section as well. Can you knowledgeable engine peeps answer a couple questions please? 1. How much variation if any is permissible between the bore diameters of cylinders? 2. What is the maximum, minimum and optimum clearance between piston and cylinder bore? Engine is a 383 LT 1. And before you guys suggest a competent engine builder, read this! http://www.fbody.com/anything/1041409 -- img://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu195/forumMail/mario.gif [ Edited on 10/28/2009 2009-10-28 12:56:52 cmerc 2 67 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298929#298932 -1-0--2009 16: 1:2: PM cmerc http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298912 Hey guys, it ve been on here. My fuel pump went out on my 95 Z28 and I am looking to replace it with a 255 lph high pressure pump. My question is this: will this by itself increase performance any? This is a daily driver, will the higher output fuel pump affect gas mileage at all? Thanks, Chris -- img://www.domestic-street-scenes.com/main/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10077/normal_fought70sig03.jpg -1995 Camaro Z28 SS hood Black w/ Silver Hockey Sticks ----13.789 @ 101.81 mph -1 2009-10-27 17:37:42 fought70 8 81 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298912#298926 -1-0--2009 15: 1:7: PM RoAdRaGe912 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298867 well got the short block to morrison machine and it needs bored so 355 hyper. pistions stock rods(arp bolts) stock crank block being decked to .010 in the hole felpro gaskets clevlite bearings high volume oil pump stock heads that will be (gasket matched and pocket ported by me) heads milled stock intake gasket matched and 58mm tb (not bought yet) electric water pump a/c delete 1 3/4- long tube headers with ory there has been some weight reduction six speed 342 gears for 2009-10-27 10:31:56 94tagt85iroc 5 189 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298867#298924 -1-0--2009 15: 1:0: PM RoAdRaGe912 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298906 Random cyl misfire: new plugs, wires, distributor, fuel pump, egr valve, egr valve solenoid. testing injectors will be my next step. Any thoughts? -- 96 Z28, teal, ttops, TPIS TB Air Foil, K N FIPK II, LT4 KM, Jet Hot Long Tubes, Hooker Catback, PCMforless Tuning Best Run: R/t - .105,60' - 2.117, 1/4 - 13.721, MPH - 102.28 2009-10-27 09:58:05 GC96Z28 4 92 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298906#298921 -1-0--2009 15: 0:9: PM RoAdRaGe912 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298875 Just trying to feel out the new car before it starts pulling DD duty. I noticed some vibration coming in the shifter around 50 and then it fades away. Driveshaft? Wheels out of balance? Any other areas I should rule out? Recently did an oil change, put in a new trans mount, and throttle body bypass. 94 z28 t-56, 3.42 gears, slp cai, tb bypass, blowmaster exhaust. -- 94z28 13.0@109 (still tweaking) best 60ft:2.22 :rock: img://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/r3goode/ryguy.jpg [ Edited on 10/12 2009-10-22 18:50:42 ryguy_45832 6 114 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298875#298903 -1-0--2009 10: 1:8: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298868 i got a hard top ta want t top anyone done a conversion ive looked at some t top car and dont look to hard any advice would be helpfull 2009-10-21 01:20:12 hbmtexas 17 213 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298868#298902 -1-0--2009 9: 0:1: PM hbmtexas http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298653 I picked up a 94 trans am LT1 with 14k on the motor and a bad trans for $1500. I flushed the fluid and replaced the pan gasket and filter and she s still slipping. I work at a pontiac dealership in the shop and I could get a GM tranny under warranty for $1500. Are there any other options out there that might work out better for me? 2009-10-19 20:04:13 LTmike29 5 263 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298653#298897 -1-0--2009 7: 2:0: PM lodlaiden http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298728 I also posted this over in AG. I am toying with the Idea of not selling my car. I am considering dropping the engine and adding some more ponies to it, but still keep it sorta streetable. i always had this dream of a car that could pull the front end, and doing it infront of a cop just to see his reaction, yea I am serious. I want to keep it all natural so no NOS or Forced Induction. Engine specs are below, what would you serious HP guys suggest? AFR-210 Heads Ported w/210-160 valves 2009-10-17 11:53:28 cmerc 24 589 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298728#298893 -1-0--2009 5: 1:1: PM cmerc http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298870 On the side of the intake (Passenger side) on a LT1, There are two vacuum ports, where do they go? I have a 95 Formula. 2009-10-12 20:09:42 MING 1 93 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298870#298876 -1-0--2009 12: 2:0: PM MING http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298767 I sold the Z28 the other day in anticipation for the new SS arriving. I know I m getting a new toy, but it was sad seeing that car drive away. -- '95 Z: SLP Headers, SLP Loudmouth, Carsound cat,Hurst shifter,Lingenfelter CAI, MSD coil,wires, 6A ignition, SLP airfoil,Hotchkis STB, Granatelli SFC's, 3.73's,160 stat, ported MAF,1LE elbow,LT4 KM, PCM for less, BMR LCA's relo brackets, LT4 hotcam kit:pist: http://www.fbody.com/members/dcamaroguy 2009-10-09 11:24:17 dcamaroguy 4 230 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298767#298866 -1-0--2009 9: 1:1: AM ILLMATIC http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298775 My 1996 Z28 Camaro will backfire while I am just driving along but only when it gets warmed up(the line right after 160) what could the problem be? -- Red 1996 Z28 Camaro, 350cid LT1, Air Foil, Vortec Intake Elbow, K N Cold-Air Intake, ACCEL Computer, 3:73 Gears, Hooker Super-Competition Headers, 3inch Xpipe With Flowmaster Mufflers,and BIGASS cam (don't know exact size),Runs MID 12's. 2009-10-09 11:15:06 Barnhart09 5 222 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298775#298865 -1-0--2009 9: 1:1: AM ILLMATIC http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298835 Who makes an OTVC Kit for LT1 s? To reroute your wires. 2009-10-08 06:50:50 MING 3 188 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298835#298861 -1-0--2009 8: 0:6: AM PCLZ28 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298776 I have a 95 Formula Firebird, which I use for the drags only, Can you run the LT1 on open headers without losing your low end? Also using a LT4 knock sensor module, Part No. 16214681 is a good move? Thank You 2009-09-30 15:45:15 MING 10 300 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298776#298849 -0-9--2009 18: 1:5: PM 95ttoplt1 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298829 I Bird on the drag strip only, not the street. 2009-09-29 20:07:28 MING 5 212 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298829#298845 -0-9--2009 17: 2:0: PM MING http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298831 helly everyone, i recently installed a procharger p1sc supercharger on my 94 lt1 trans am...i have 42 lb injectors with a msd 6al2 ignition, the motor is stock with a pcm4less tune...this is my show car and i dont beat on it but what i need to know is how to properly read the digital air fuel gauge....it is not consistant in its reading..just crusing its between 13 to 16, but if i get on it its 11 to 13 sometimes....any imput would be helpful..... 2009-09-27 17:17:01 94ANNIVERSARYTA 4 131 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298831#298837 -0-9--2009 15: 1:7: PM 94ANNIVERSARYTA http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298682 hey guys i want to go from my stock 4l60e to a th400 just need advise is it just a quick swap or is there alot of fabercating needed?? 2009-09-25 12:18:06 hbmtexas 13 323 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298682#298834 -0-9--2009 13: 1:2: PM hbmtexas http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298805 94 stock z28,auto,abs. Sometimes the brake pedal goes to the floor,and the brake light comes on.It does it randomly. What do you guys think it is? 2009-09-22 14:03:33 1fast00ss 5 152 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298805#298827 -0-9--2009 10: 1:4: PM 1fast00ss http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298816 Supercharged now, will be eventually turbo d built 383 LT1. Is it better to run a LT1 or LT4 knock module? -- img://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3034/tanomotorqk4.jpg 95 T/A, Black S/C'ed 383 6 speed, 99 GTP 12.5 lbs of boost and bolt ons 89 Iroc-SOM, 79 Nova Rally w/383, 00 ZX12R Flamed chrome and stretched 95 S10- 4/m5 lowered DD 83 K10 lifted and loud 2009-09-21 15:24:07 95BandiTA 2 162 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298816#298825 -0-9--2009 9: 1:5: PM RamAir95TA http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298813 Previously, one of my customers had dynoed his 96Z28 with the following mods: 355ci 8.8:1 Ported stock castings BRE turbo cam LT1Boost Log Manifold Kit w/TC76 M6 Tranny and 4.10 s as it sits w/14psi. His 108mph 1/8th showed he had the potential to go 136-138mph in the 1/4 if he finished the run. Video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O70nJ42L1WQ feature=player_embedded -- img://images.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/378000-378999/378058_1.jpg 95Z M6 - Under the knife 2009-09-21 08:23:22 RealQuick 1 213 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298813#298820 -0-9--2009 9: 0:8: PM ryguy_45832 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298817 I was looking at a spare LT1 intake I have was amazed how mismatched the ports are to the gaskets. Would matching the ports to the gaskets and polishing the runners make a big difference? Judging from the amount of metal removed, it would appear so????? 2009-09-20 17:33:26 dboy2 1 180 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/lt1/read.cgi?msgid=298817#298819 -0-9--2009 8: 1:7: PM ROSST