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piecesparts · 03-29-2006, 06:17 PM

My Impala SS has the LT-1 in it and I would say that is amazing, however, there is a lot of similarities between it and the TPI "L-98" that I have setting on my garage floor. The horsepower ratings are similar as well as the design. The water pump and distributor drives off of the crank front on the LT-1, but that can be a pain in itself at times. The TPI setup is stronger than the TBI units, by far, but the TBI motors were put into trucks for a longevity situation. (Low horsepower and basic setup to keep the motor performing for a long time). I plan on changing that very soon.

03-29-2006, 06:17 PM	#16
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Putting a LT1 in a 86 Sierra? My Impala SS has the LT-1 in it and I would say that is amazing, however, there is a lot of similarities between it and the TPI "L-98" that I have setting on my garage floor. The horsepower ratings are similar as well as the design. The water pump and distributor drives off of the crank front on the LT-1, but that can be a pain in itself at times. The TPI setup is stronger than the TBI units, by far, but the TBI motors were put into trucks for a longevity situation. (Low horsepower and basic setup to keep the motor performing for a long time). I plan on changing that very soon.