Qtr_pndr Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I might be purchasing a impala ss and was wondering what are the lt1s strong and weak points? Also what the normal motor faluires are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 junk ass dizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXfedRam Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 junk ass dizzy! +1 on the optijunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 The Optispark is what he means. Factory rods are a strong design being powdered metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 The Optisporadicspark unit is what he means. Factory rods are a strong design being powdered metal.But still junk not the less cause you cant make rpm with the dizzy wont let you fixxed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 fixxed Lexannnnnn windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 There are ways to upgrade the opti-spark, and the LT1 is just like any other older SBC. If they are taken care of will run great for a long time. If you want to push the limits of an Impala you'd start seeing problems in the tranny before the engine, it is a big heavy car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Depends on the year to know what extreme the opti will be junk. I think the 93-94 are non vented but I believe from 95 up they were all vented so they are less pain in the ass. As long as your waterpump isnt leaking on them they won't be horrible. I have had problem sometimes in a really bad rainstorm though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 if I was going to buy an LT1 powered car it would be an impala SS much bigger engine bay makes it easier to work on than a transmarobird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted November 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 its a 94 and for the price i would be getting for i couldn't go wrong. getting ready to go look at it now if i get it i will post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hell yes, good choice. I want a '94-'96 SS sooooo bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Ahh, retards. There are tons of options regarding ignitions on these cars. From converting non-vented to vented opti's (95+ is vented), LTCC coil-pack route, going to a standard distributor setup, going to an aftermarket MSD Optispark, etc. Can't make RPM, but mine never broke up at 7200 RPM. That was on a vented opti and a Mallory ignition, stock coil. Most agree that for top Opti performance, you just need to get the high voltage out of it, hence using coil packs while the Opti does the cam referencing. Not sure how well the MSD Opti's are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Imp SS + Big Block + Twin Turbos = 8 Sec ET's KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 well bought it car is clean as hell and a 1 owner car I could not pass it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 well bought it car is clean as hell and a 1 owner car I could not pass it up. NICE!!!! Color? Miles? When you gonna boost it? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 black 141,000 and maybye in 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Look into the Super Southern Heavy Shootout. Fun stuff. The Imps and Marauders have been going at it for years there. The Big Dog is the above described Imp 4000 Pounds, 4 Door, RWD.... FTMFW!!!! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Look into the Super Southern Heavy Shootout. Fun stuff. The Imps and Marauders have been going at it for years there. The Big Dog is the above described Imp 4000 Pounds, 4 Door, RWD.... FTMFW!!!! KillJoy I'll have to do that I got it more as a daily so I could sell my blazer and be out one car payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hell yes, good choice. I want a '94-'96 SS sooooo bad then you would be mad i only paid 500 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 then you would be mad i only paid 500 for it. last time I was looking at those cars they were still around 8k. Gotta see pics of this car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippy1974 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Ahh, retards. There are tons of options regarding ignitions on these cars. From converting non-vented to vented opti's (95+ is vented), LTCC coil-pack route, going to a standard distributor setup, going to an aftermarket MSD Optispark, etc. Can't make RPM, but mine never broke up at 7200 RPM. That was on a vented opti and a Mallory ignition, stock coil. Most agree that for top Opti performance, you just need to get the high voltage out of it, hence using coil packs while the Opti does the cam referencing. Not sure how well the MSD Opti's are doing. x2 my msd is set at 7000 rpm the rpm dont hurt it ,it held up to a 1.4009 60 ft the last time i was out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 last time I was looking at those cars they were still around 8k. Gotta see pics of this car... pics will be up later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 My buddy John has a 94 or 95 Impala ss , he put the hooker headers on it. I still think a built Mark VII is better than the Impala's but for $500 ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 anybody know the stock injector size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 anybody know the stock injector size? I'm 99% sure they are 24# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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