Anyone ever put a LT5 in a C5 ?

falconfling · 03-08-2006, 10:21 AM

Why I ask:

http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffr...TM/GTMkit.html

Uses all C5 parts except for Porsche transaxle.

Probably not workable but I'd be interested in hearing from anyone about it. (and yes it would be easier to put LS6 in it).

photo at:
http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffr...20day/1709.jpg
test info: http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffr...tmtestday.html

falconfling · 03-09-2006, 08:43 AM

too half a**** for anyone here (85 views/0 replies).

65ZR1 · 03-09-2006, 10:37 AM

A friend put an LT5 up to the C5 drivetrain. The whole thing went into a 55 chev though.

Crabs · 03-09-2006, 11:04 AM

There was a '56 Nomad at last years Barret Jackson auction in Scottsdale that had a LT5 slipped under her hood. I had to do a double take, it looked really nice.

TomC
'90ZR1 #792

TommyL · 03-09-2006, 12:06 PM

There was 2 shoebox cars at the Detroit hot rod show this past weekend that were equipped with LT-5s. One, a buick, looked very very well done and the owner has a purple 95 ZR-1 as well.

91mongoose · 03-09-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfling

too half a**** for anyone here (85 views/0 replies).

I don't think an LT5 will fit under a C5 hood - but it might fit the gtm.

That being said - you'd be much better off with an LS2/6 instead - much more expandability for far less $$$

Jeffvette · 03-09-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 91mongoose

I don't think an LT5 will fit under a C5 hood - but it might fit the gtm.

That being said - you'd be much better off with an LS2/6 instead - much more expandability for far less $$$

Even though it would look trick and sound awesome get the LS2 in there. You can do a good 402 build up and have all the power that is insane and be at a reasonable budget. I know one guy is already using the LS7 motor for his.

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-09-2006, 02:27 PM

if you really want a mod motor in there perhaps the ford 4v would be better

falconfling · 03-09-2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 Corvette ZR-1

if you really want a mod motor in there perhaps the ford 4v would be better

Marauder 4.6 with a Triaction 'charger at 8 lb. boost: see the other factory five cars almost all of which use FOMOCO and can take a 4.6l.

locobob · 03-10-2006, 02:49 AM

Those GTM's are pretty cool. I'm sure an LS series engine would make more sense but an LT-5 would really make it something special. I'm sure it could be done...just takes money.

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-10-2006, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by falconfling

Marauder 4.6 with a Triaction 'charger at 8 lb. boost: see the other factory five cars almost all of which use FOMOCO and can take a 4.6l.

or just use the 03 cobra motor

Rainy99 · 03-10-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by locobob

Those GTM's are pretty cool. I'm sure an LS series engine would make more sense but an LT-5 would really make it something special. I'm sure it could be done...just takes money.

How bout the Caddy STS-V motor?

91mongoose · 03-10-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by locobob

Those GTM's are pretty cool. I'm sure an LS series engine would make more sense but an LT-5 would really make it something special. I'm sure it could be done...just takes money.

I'm not sure it could. If you look closely at the engine pictures the intake manifold is mounted backwards - the t-body is hanging over the bell housing. I'm not sure how you would do that on an lt5

DDSLT5 · 03-10-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainy99

How bout the Caddy STS-V motor?

LS6 - still looks like any other LSx motor.

glass slipper · 03-11-2006, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DDSLT5

LS6 - still looks like any other LSx motor.

STS-V uses the supercharged Northstar in a 4.4L displacement. You're thinking of the first CTS-V which used the LS6, it now uses the LS2.