Why did the Chevy Impala LT1 die out?
The tuning is the absolute most difficult part about modding LT1’s these days and is probably the main reason why LT1’s died out. I’ve considered going LS for this one reason alone. While the LS’s are far superior, a properly built and tuned LT1 can still deliver respectable results.
What was the displacement of the Chevy LT1 engine?
The LT1 engine in displacements of 265 and 350 cubic inches was employed in a number of General Motors vehicles including the 1992-’96 Corvette, 1993-’97 Camaro and Firebird, 1994-’96 Chevy Caprice and Impala, Buick Roadmaster, and the beasty Cadillac Fleetwood luxury rides.
Is there a supercharger for the Chevy Impala SS?
You’re right that RMCR offer a 120 hp increase at 7psi with Vortech V-3 Si trim s/c and a stage 2 intercooled 175 hp increase at 8psi with the same s/c, but I was a bit concerned about blowing up my barely broken in LT1. I drive the car so rarely.
Is the 96 Impala SS a good car?
The 96 Impala SS is pretty awesome in even a basically stock form. Thanks again. If its more ‘fun’ you’re after, swap out the gears to a 3.73. That will really wake the car up. Then maybe look to a head & cam swap.
The tuning is the absolute most difficult part about modding LT1’s these days and is probably the main reason why LT1’s died out. I’ve considered going LS for this one reason alone. While the LS’s are far superior, a properly built and tuned LT1 can still deliver respectable results.
The LT1 engine in displacements of 265 and 350 cubic inches was employed in a number of General Motors vehicles including the 1992-’96 Corvette, 1993-’97 Camaro and Firebird, 1994-’96 Chevy Caprice and Impala, Buick Roadmaster, and the beasty Cadillac Fleetwood luxury rides.
How many Chevy Impala SS’s were sold in 1996?
The changes drove sales. Plus, everyone knew the model was doomed and they better get theirs now before it was too late. In 1996 Chevy sold 41,941, with 19,085 leaving the factory in black. 12,180 buyers chose Cherry and 10,676 went with the Dark Green. These cars are not rare, so hold out for a “good one”.
You’re right that RMCR offer a 120 hp increase at 7psi with Vortech V-3 Si trim s/c and a stage 2 intercooled 175 hp increase at 8psi with the same s/c, but I was a bit concerned about blowing up my barely broken in LT1. I drive the car so rarely.