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What kind of engine did the 1996 Impala LT1 have?

What kind of engine did the 1996 Impala LT1 have?

The 5.7 litre LT1 V8 engine was a highly sophisticated not to mention adaptable powerplant. It used exhaust manifolds with tri-layered stainless-steel gaskets to reduce exhaust leaks and improve durability. Copper lead cam bearings replaced the cadmium bearings previously used.

What kind of engine did Chevy Impala SS have?

A total of 41,941 Impala SS sedans were built for the 1996 model year. The 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood and the 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS were indeed the odd-couple. Both shared the formidable 5.7 litre LT1 engine introduced in the 1992 Corvette.

What was the top speed of a 1996 Impala SS?

The Impala SS 5.7 litre 350 CID 16-valve LT1 produced 260 hp @ 5,000 rpm with 447 Nm of peak torque @ 2,400 rpm. Performance was rated as 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds, 0-100 mph in 20.8 seconds with a top speed of 142 mph. It did the ¼ mile @ 88 mph in 15.4 seconds.

What causes an Impala to stall before starting?

When the system voltage gets below ~9v, the ECM and ignition system can no longer function correctly, which causes the engine to stall. * A complete charging system test should be performed before replacing the alternator.

When did my Impala run out of gas?

The car was running perfect…i havent driven it since October while working on the interior …when i parked it there was around 1/8th of a tank of gas…Ive started the car one a week since …..last week i pulled the car out and let the car run to charge up the battery….well it ran out of gas….

How long does Impala run for before it dies?

Starts runs for for a few seconds then dies… Hi im new to this forum and was referred here by another forum who says you guys are the guys to ask about LT1 Problems…. Heres what is happening….

When the system voltage gets below ~9v, the ECM and ignition system can no longer function correctly, which causes the engine to stall. * A complete charging system test should be performed before replacing the alternator.

When was the first LT1 performance engine made?

Here’s a little about each: 1970-72: The first LT1 performance engine. Using solid lifters and a 780 cfm Holley four-barrel, this made a reported 360 hp and 380 lb-ft from its 5.7 liters. It was used in the Corvette and the Camaro Z28. 1992-97: This LT1 engine featured a reverse-flow cooling design for higher compression.

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