LT1 People... What issues to be aware of?
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LT1 People... What issues to be aware of?
I'm doing an LT1 conversion in my 88 s10 
Other than the optispark, being the most common issue, are there any other things i should watch out for as far as common problems?
It's getting the LT4 top end put on it as well
Other than the optispark, being the most common issue, are there any other things i should watch out for as far as common problems?
It's getting the LT4 top end put on it as well
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optispark, rear end, burnt plug wires, coil, back of the intake oil leak, ummmm thats about it.
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optispark issues are overrated honestly, I've had my car in like 1 a foot of mud before and the opti kept working perfect, plus I've driven through flooded streets lol
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They pretty much got it all.
+5000 on Optispark, guess depends on how its been treated throughout its life though.
+5000 on Optispark, guess depends on how its been treated throughout its life though.
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He's just putting an LT1 in his S-10, so his main problem will be traction! LOL
Issues you can face with that motor are the Opti, as stated already, the waterpump leaking, and the intake manifold oil leak. My weatherpack connectors at the coil and ignition module also went bad. Aside from that the motor is pretty reliable.
The GM Performance Parts LT4 top-end conversion is not being produced anymore so get yours while supplies last.
Issues you can face with that motor are the Opti, as stated already, the waterpump leaking, and the intake manifold oil leak. My weatherpack connectors at the coil and ignition module also went bad. Aside from that the motor is pretty reliable.
The GM Performance Parts LT4 top-end conversion is not being produced anymore so get yours while supplies last.
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Originally Posted by ponchoV8
He's just putting an LT1 in his S-10, so his main problem will be traction! LOL
Issues you can face with that motor are the Opti, as stated already, the waterpump leaking, and the intake manifold oil leak. My weatherpack connectors at the coil and ignition module also went bad. Aside from that the motor is pretty reliable.
The GM Performance Parts LT4 top-end conversion is not being produced anymore so get yours while supplies last.
Issues you can face with that motor are the Opti, as stated already, the waterpump leaking, and the intake manifold oil leak. My weatherpack connectors at the coil and ignition module also went bad. Aside from that the motor is pretty reliable.
The GM Performance Parts LT4 top-end conversion is not being produced anymore so get yours while supplies last.
Im going to do the hot cam primarily... and the intake manifold, everything else (heads and etc) will be port matched and be able to run the same specs.
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Originally Posted by jchargu3
Im going to do the hot cam primarily... and the intake manifold, everything else (heads and etc) will be port matched and be able to run the same specs.
LT4 Intake wont fit LT1 heads.
