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Common LT1 Engine Part Numbers

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Ignition:
1993-1994 optispark (non-vented style, spline driven) 10457702
1995-1997 optispark (vented style, cam dowel driven) 1104032
1995-1997 vented optispark vacuum hoses 12555323
1993-1994 optispark electrical harness 12106559
1995-1997 optispark electrical harness 12130319
1993 ignition coil 1115315
1994-1995 ignition coil 10477208
1996-1997 ignition coil 10489421
1993 ignition control module 10483131
1994-1995 ignition control module 10483139
1996-1997 ignition control module 10482803

Camshaft/Valvetrain LT4 valve springs (set of 16) 12495494
LT4 Valve spring (1) 12551483
LT4 extreme duty timing set 12370835
LT4 Hotcam
LT4 1.6 roller rocker arm (1) 12557779
1993-1994 front cover (includes round seals) 12551636
1995 front cover (includes round seals) 12552426
1996-1997 front cover (includes round seals) 12552427
1993-1994 front cover opti seal 10128317
1995-1997 front cover opti seal 12552428
1993-1997 front cover crank seal 10128316
1993-1997 front cover water pump seal 10217886
1993-1997 front cover gasket 10128293

General Engine:
LT4 heads 12555332
LT4 Intake Manifold 12550630

Misc
F-body a/c delete pulley 10115875
1993-1997 water pump 12527741
1993-1997 water pump coupling 10128334
1993-1994 1LE intake elbow (no vent hole for opti) 25147210
1995-1997 1LE intake elbow (for vented opti) 25147187
1994-1997 front flexible fuel supply lines 10258441

PCM Related
1993-1995 knock sensor 10456126
1996-1997 knock sensor 10456287
LT1 Knock Module 94-95 OBD1 16217700
LT1 Knock Module 96-97 OBD2 16214661
LT4 Knock Module 96-97 OBD2 16214681

Head Gasket Thickness
Stock gasket = 0.040
Fel Pro 1074 = 0.039
Impala = 0.029
Mr Gasket 5716 = 0.026

12561388 Main Bearing Cap Bolt Outer 10
3877669 Main Bearing Cap Bolt Inner 6
12561389 Main Bearing Cap Stud Inner 3
9442946 Main Bearing Cap Nut For Windage Tray 1
12453170 Camshaft Bearing—Camshaft #1 1
12453171 Camshaft Bearing—Camshaft #2 1
12453172 Camshaft Bearing—Camshaft #3, 4 2
10241154 Camshaft Plug—Rear 1
88891749 Freeze Plug, Cup—Brass 41.1mm 8
10120990 Main Bearing (Std) #1, 2, 3, 4 (All Small Blocks Except 383) 4
10120993 Main Bearing (Std) Rear (All Small Blocks Except 383) 1
1453658 Transmission Dowel Pin 5/8″ X 1 3/16″ 2
12554553 Front Dowelpin 1/4″ X 5/8″ 2
585927 Dowel Pin 5/16″ X 9/16″ 4
14081701 1/4″ Pipe Plug (Thread Socket Head) 4
14091563 Oil Galley, Steel Cup Plug (.476″) 4
9441003 Rear Seal Housing Locator Pin 7/16″ X 9/16″ 1
14084945 Block Drain Plug (1/4-18 X .56) Threaded 2
14088556 Rear Seal Retainer 1
10088158 Rear Crank Seal 1-Pc Style 1
14080362 Oil Pan Stud—Outboard 1
12555771 Rear Adapter Gasket to Block 1
14101058 Adapter Stud 2
14088561 Adapter Bolt—Torx Upper 1
9439915 Hex Nut, Adapter To Stud 1/4-20 X .234 1
14088562 Adapter Bolt, Torx Thru Loc Pin 1/4-20 X .75
10121044 Rear Seal (2-Piece Seal Design) 1
12513961 Front Cover, Sheet Metal With Welded Pointer 1
10108435 Front Cover Gasket—Sheet Metal Cover 1
10243247 Front Crank Seal—Sheet Metal Cover 1
12562818 Cover, Engine Front w/o Pointer ZZ4 Design Engines 1
10228655 Front Crank Seal 1
9439930 Front Cover Bolt 10
10213293 Front Cover Bolt 6
12551135 Front Cover Bolt 2
10213294 Eng Frt Cover Bolt Grommet 8
14090911 Plug (3/8-18 Threaded) ar
10168527 Head Bolt—Short 4
10168526 Head Head—Medium 20
10168525 Head Head—Long 4
10089648 Rocker Arm—w/Nut & Ball (Use With All Steel Rockers) ar
10088128 Camamsft Retainer 1st Des 3.620 Bolt Pattern 1
10168501 Camshaft Retainer 2nd Des 3.294 Bolt Pattern 1
14093637 Camshaft Bolt Retainer (Torx) 2
12554553 Camshaft Sprocket Locator Pin To Cam 1/4 X 5/8 1
9424877 Camshaft Bolt Sprocket 5/16-18 X 3/4 300m 3
10108688 Connecting Rod—All Except 383 Engines ar
461372 Connecting Rod Bolt—All Except 383 Engines ar
225854 Connecting Rod Nut—All Except 383 Engines ar
12523924 Connecting Rod Bearing (Std) Except 383 Engine ar
10046031 Flywheel Locator Pin 7/16 X 7/8 1
14061685 Clutch Pilot Bearing All With Manual Trans. 1
106751 Damper Key—Front Of Crankshaft (Woodruff) 1
3754587 Water Pump Gasket 2
9442012 Water Pump Bolts 3/8-16/ 2 1/4 4
14088753 Water Outlet 1
10198997 Water Outlet Bolts 2
10105135 Water Outlet Gasket 1
10207373 Thermostat, 195 Deg 1
10202456 Thermostat, 180 Deg 1
10108676 Oil Pan Gasket (1-Pc Des) 1
11518377 Oil Pan Drain Plug 12mm 1
3536966 Oil Pan Drain Plug O-ring Seal 1
3921988 Oil Pan Drain Plug, 1/2 1
14090908 Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket 1
12553058 Oil Pan Reinforcement LH 1
12553059 Oil Pan Reinforcement RH 1
9440033 Oil Pan Bolt 1/4-20 X 5/8 14
12338130 Oil Pan Nut 5/16-18 2
9424877 Oil Pan Bolt 5/16-18 X 3/4 2
12551154 Oil Tube Indicator 1
12551144 Oil Tube Indicator 1
3952301 Oil Filter Adapter w/Bypass Valve
3951644 Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 5/16-18 X 1 1/8 2
3764554 Oil Pump Shaft Retainer (Nylon) 1
12525810 Intake Manifold Gaskert Set (For ZZ4 Engines) 1
89017465 Intake Manifold Gasket (For Vortec Design Heads) 1
12550027 Bolt, Intake Manifold (All With Vortec Design Heads) 8
88891769 Bolt, Intake (3/8-16 X 1 1/2 ) ZZ4 Design Engines 4
14091544 Bolt, Intake (3/8-16 X 1 1/8 ) ZZ4 Design Engines 4
9439918 Bolt, Intake (3/8-16 X 1 3/8 ) ZZ4 Design Engines 4
6269414 Manifold, Egr Cover, ZZ4 Engine 1
12554530 EGR Gasket ZZ4 Engine 1
9442184 EGR Cover Bolt T/w 9439571 Washer 2
14094792 Manifold, Choke Cover ZZ4 Engine 1
14096848 Manifold Choke Cover Gasket ZZ4 Engine 1
14094069 Fuel Pump Block Off Plate 1
12560223 Fuel Pump Cover Gasket 1
3719599 Fuel Pump Adapter Plate 1
9440033 Bolts, Fuel Pump 1/4-20 X 5/8 2
9442963 Bolts, Fuel Pump 3/8-16 X .3/4 2
3704817 Fuel Pump Push Rod 1

Basic LT1 Bolt-ons

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Intake Components
Colt Air Intake (CAI) (brands: Moroso, K&N, SLP, IRS, Hypertech(Air Foil), etc.) – $150 to $300 – Replaces the stock Air Box and Filter with larger filter(K&N Usually) and better flowing intake tract that connects to the MAF Sensor.

Mass Air Flow Sensor Ends (MAF Ends) – $50 to ? – Replaces stock MAF ends and Maf screen with a ported set of MAF Ends that still utilize the original MAF Sensor. Please note that ported MAFs can respond unpredictably and have caused driveability problems in some cars. The stock MAF flows enough for 400+ hp so most bolt-on cars won’t need MAF upgrades.

1LE Elbow – Approx $70 – Replaces the stock unit with a smoother unit that does away with the silencer(the donkey dong on the bottom of the stock elbow).

Air Foil/Air Charger – $30 to $60 – Bolts to the front of the Stock Throttle Body to smooth out the airflow going into the intake.

Throttle Body (aka a “TB”) – Starting around $320 for a 52MM or 58MM BBK which is the most often purchased TB, or you can port them yourself free of charge if you have a dremel at your disposal.

Exhaust Components
Catback Exhaust (Brands: Hooker, Mac, BBK, SLP, Borla, Flowmaster, FLP, Edlebrock, Magnaflow) – $250 to Custom – A performance exhaust system that starts after the catalytic converter and generally includes all pipes, the mufller, and tips.

Headers – $300 to Custom – Shorties include Hooker, Mac, Edlebrock, BBK, etc. and Longtubes include Hooker, FLP, etc. and custom setups from Kooks and other manufacturers.

Y-Pipes – $250 to Custom – Y-Pipes are generally included in Shorty Header systems but not always and are rarely included in Longtube Header systems. Y-Pipes are shaped like a “Y” and connect both header collectors to the I-Pipe which connects to the Muffler System.

Cutout/Electric Cut-Out – $30/$200 – Exhaust dump best placed in front of the cats or as far down the I-Pipe as possible if you wish to stay emissions legal.

Misc.
160 Degree Thermostat – $20 – A thermostat which opens at a lower temperature allowing the car to run cooler, usually used in conjunction with a Hypertech Power Programmer or a Fan Switch that allows you to turn the fans on earler as well.

Underdrive Pullies (Crank and Alternator) – $60 to $100 – These pullies are resized and replace the stock pullies allowing the motor to free up some lost HP that was formerly used to turn the accessories. The pullies free up HP by turning the accessories slower requiring less effort from the motor.
Manual Fan Switch – Free to $75- Used to manualy turn the radiator fans on and off when needed. TO do so for free, all you need is an automotive relay, switch, and some wire….10bucks at radioshack

Hypertech Power Programmer – ~$330+ – Used to lower fan activation temperatures, rev limiters, fuel curve, gear ratio’s, change in tire size, etc. Tunercat/LT1edit – An alternative to Hypertech that will allow you to manually adjust a larger variety of settings within the PCM.

Weight Loss – FREE!!! – Any thing that you can do without on the car and are willing to yank out. Weight is the ultimate name of the game and you will see the most gains from weight loss..weight is 90% of racing. The general rule of thumb is 100 lbs off the car equals one tenth reduction in 1/4 mile ET.

The most often asked question is “what are the first mods I should do to increase my car’s performance?”. Basically, all a car wants/needs to make more power is air. Increase the amount of air going into and out of the motor and you will increase the power output. Best way to do this is to increase the volume of air going into the motor while also maintaining a high air velocity. The first few mods installed on the car should be purchased to accomplish this. First and foremost, the most productive component you can install to get the most power from your stock car is the CAI. From there, most people move on to installing the Catback exhaust. Don’t buy a complete longtube exhaust system with custom piping, no cats, and cutout expecting to see maximum gains when you haven’t touched the intake system yet. You always want to try and balance out the intake and exhaust system so that you have an equally balanced motor, otherwise you are leaving power out on the table. First few power mods should be a complete intake system and complete exhaust system (CAI, MAF Ends, Airfoil or TB, Header, Y-pipe, Catback or Cutout). Once you have accomplished this, then you have a good solid base from which to build a stout, internally modified motor. Basically, being able to get the air into and outta the motor as fast as possible will create the most power.

Special thanks to Gangly@LS1TECH for this writeup


Camaro & Firebird F-body Weight

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Engine Compartment
460.9 lbs – LT1 (5.7L) Manual with oil and flywheel
428.8 lbs – L36 (3.8L) Manual with oil and flywheel
405.5 lbs – LT1 (5.7L) Auto with oil and flexplate
391.2 lbs – L36 (3.8L) Auto with oil and flexplate
40 lbs – Optima red-top battery (sounds heavy???)
32 lbs – Madman manual rack & PA chromemoly k-member
25 lbs – Pair of stock manifolds with AIR tubes off LT1
18 lbs – AC compressor with lines
18 lbs – ATI 3 core F-Body intercooler
17 lbs – AC compressor with lines
14 lbs – Dyna Battery
12 lbs – Plastic insulation on firewall
12 lbs – ATI 2 core F-Body intercooler
11 lbs – Full windshield washer reservoir
10 lbs – ABS unit
9 lbs – AC condensor
9 lbs – AC condensor with accumulator
8-9 lbs – OEM motor mounts (pair)
8 lbs – Bracket for PS/AC compressor
7 lbs – Competition Engineer solid motor mounts
7 lbs – AIR pump hoses and bracket
4.4 lbs – Cruise control
3 lbs – EGR valve and aluminum tube
3 lbs – Wiper motor
3 lbs – BMR 2 point strut tower brace
3 lbs – All exhaust heat shields
2 lbs – Factory oil cooler lines
1.5 lbs – Horns (pair)
1lbs – Heater core lines

Drive Train
190 lbs – Moser 9″ (3.250 bearing) w/35 spline axles, Strange nodular iron section, full spool, 3:70 gears, no oil
135 lbs – Stock 7.5 rear end w/3.73 gears and oil
40 lbs – Centerforce heavy flywheel
35 lbs – Vigilante torque coverter new in box (inc box!)
34 lbs – Steel 2pc V6 driveshaft including center bearing carrier
28 lbs – A TH400 with 9″ converter is 28 lbs lighter than the 4L60E
20.5 lbs – LT1 stock flywheel
20 lbs – LT1 stock flywheel
16 lbs – Stock steel LT1 driveshaft
12.5 lbs – TPiS lightweight flywheel
12.2 lbs – 3rd gen aluminum 1LE driveshaft
12 lbs – LPE aluminum driveshaft
11.5 lbs – Stock aluminum LS1 driveshaft
10 lbs – RK Sport aluminum 1pc driveshaft
10 lbs – ??? brand lightweight flywheel
4 lbs – Transmission tunnel insulation

Wheels & Tires
58 lbs – AFS chrome 17×11 GS offset wheel with new Dunlop SP8000 315/35/17 tire
56 lbs – AFS chrome 17×11 GS offset wheel with BALD Dunlop SP8000 315/35/17 tire :-)
56 lbs – 18×9 chrome Cobra R replica wheels with 285/35/18 tires
55 lbs – AFS silver 17×11 GS offset ZR1 wheel with new tire
55 lbs – 17″ Prime chrome 5 Stars with 275/40 tire
55 lbs – 17″ chrome Firewhawk wheel with new tire
54.5 lbs – Replica SS wheel with Khumo 712 275/40 tire
52 lbs – AFS chrome 17×9.5 ZR1 wheel with new Dunlop SP8000 275/40/17 tire
50 lbs – OZ Monte Carlo 17×9.5 with 1/3 tread 275 GSC
50 lbs – AFS polished 17×11 GS offset ZR1 wheel with new 315 BFG Comp TA drag radial
48 lbs – 16×8 stock chrome 5 star with Kuhma Estca Supra 712 tires (V rated)
45 lbs – 99 TA stock 16″ chrome wheels and tire (SZ 50)
44 lbs – 93-96 Camaro wheel with Nitto drag
41.5 lbs – 93-96 Camaro wheel with bald 255 BFG drag radial
40 lbs – Weld Pro Star (15×10) with new Hoosier QTP 28×11.5-15 (no tube)
35.3 lbs – New Dunlop SP8000 315/35/17 tire
31 lbs – New Dunlop SP8000 315/35/17 tire – hmm?
31 lbs – Kumho Victoracers 275/40/17 tire
30 lbs – New Dunlop SP8000 275/40/17 tire
29 lbs – 97 to 99 Vette standard rear wheel
28 lbs – Kumho Victoracers 315/35/17 tire
27 lbs – Weld Pro Stars (15×3.5) with Cooper 165R tire
27 lbs – 18×9 chrome Cobra R replica wheel
25.5 lbs – Hoosier A3S03 Autocross tire 315/35-17
25 lbs – Firestone SZ50EP stock size tire
25 lbs – New Futura 275/40/17 tire
24.5 lbs – Goodyear GSC 245/50/16 tire
24 lbs – 97 to 99 Vette magnesium rear wheel
22.5 lbs – Hoosier A3S03 Autocross tire 275/40-17
22 lbs – 90 Vette stock wheel 17×9.5
22 lbs – Hoosier R3S03 275/45/16 tire
22 lbs – 01 Camaro SS 17×9 wheel
22 lbs – 2 piece Centerline Sabre type 17×9.5 wheel
21.5 lbs – 97 to 99 Vette 18×9.5 wheel
20.06 lbs – 00 Vette standard rear wheel
20.5 lbs – OE ZR1 17×9.5 wheel
20.5 lbs – AFS replica 16″ SS wheel
20.1lbs – 97 to 99 Vette magnesium front wheel
20 lbs – CCW 17×10 wheel
20 lbs – CCW 17×11 wheel
20 lbs – 3 piece Centerline Sabre 17×9.5 wheel
19.5 lbs – 1996 stock Camaro wheel
19.5 lbs – Stock 5 star 16″ Z28 wheel
19 lbs – 2000 stock Camaro wheel
19 lbs – 97 to 99 Vette 17×8.5 wheel
18-19 lbs – Centerline 17×9.5 wheel
18.08 lbs – 00 Vette standard front wheel
18 lbs – Fiske FM5 17×9.5 wheel
17 lbs – 2000+ stock Camaro wheel (different than above?)
13 lbs – Weld Pro Star (15×8)
10 lbs – Weld Pro Star (15×3.5)
10 lbs – Bogart DragStar 15×10 racing wheel

Interior
65 lbs – Wolfe weld-in 6pt. roll bar
42 lbs – 1997 Camaro front leather power seat
40 lbs – Carpet with the sound deadener
38 lbs – Spare tire and jack
36 lbs – Spare tire and jack
34 lbs – Passenger seat
32 lbs – 1997 Camaro front leather manual seat
29 lbs – Rear seats
24 lbs – Heater core
20 lbs – Front & rear seatbelts with bolts
17 lbs – Passenger airbag with bracket
10 lbs – Driver side airbag
9 lbs – Center console (Trans Am)
7 lbs – Under dash AC plastic moulding
7 lbs – Bose speakers (95 Z28)
6.9 lbs – 6 way power seats over manual seats
5 lbs – Stereo
5 lbs – Rear pair of seat belts and retractors
4 lbs – Rear panel with speaker
4 lbs – Rear hatch cover / divider
2.7 lbs – Power windows over manual windows
2.7 lbs – Sunvisor (pair)
2 lbs – Sunvisor (pair)
2 lbs – Glove Box
2 lbs – Rear hatch cover
2 lbs – Insulation glued to dash
2 lbs – Factory Monsoon amp
1.8 lbs – Power door locks over manual locks
1.8 lbs – Rear floor mats
1.3 lbs – Remote truck release motor
1 lbs – Rearview mirror
0.4 lbs – Keyless entry option over no keyless entry
0.4 lbs – Rear window defogger

Exterior
44 lbs – 93-97 Stock Camaro hood with insulation
31 lbs – Rear bumper reinforcement and brackets
23 lbs – Front bumper reinforcement and brackets
12.3 lbs – T-tops
4 lbs – Front impact absorber
3 lbs – Wipers
2.7 lbs – Z28 fog lamps
1.8 lbs – Body side mouldings

Suspension
33 lbs – Suspension Techniques 35mm front sway bar
14 lbs – Front sway bar and brackets
14 lbs – 2002 stock torque arm
13 lbs – Stock rear springs
13 lbs – Front sway bar
12 lbs – Edelbrock torque arm
8 lbs – Rear sway bar with end links
2 lbs – Rear spring perches
2 lbs – Front sway bar mount