New LS3 but still like LT4's

[GRANDSPORT]

I do not know that number - but one could make an educated guess;
Of the 21536 total production run in 1996, 6359 had the LT4 engine or about 1/4th - all of theses of course had the MN6 - 6 speed manual transmissions. There was a total production of 1869 built with the Z51 suspension. My guess is most Z51 cars were also LT4 cars.
There were 5412 CE's built or about 1/4 of the total production run; only 1540 had the LT4 - again about 1/4th of the total built. Most CE's that I see with the LT4 engine have the Z51 suspension also. One could take that to mean that most Z51 cars were CE cars with the LT4 engine... Than may be a reach.
Soooo if there were 1869 cars built with the Z51 suspension - a performance enhancement option - again my guess is that most if not all were in cars with the LT4 engine - a performance enhancement option also. Al

That would make sense, only, I believe you need to subtract the number of LT4's that were Roadsters, because, the Z51 Suspension was not available on the Roadster. It was a Coupe only option

[bapckemper]

I bought my 96 LT 4 coupe 2 weeks ago and I can't stop smiling. I love it, my wife loves it... It is without question it's absolutely the most Corvette of the least money. Mine is a Green Coupe w/ Tan interior...one of just 368 built. I bought it from the original owner w/ 98,000 miles, no leaks, pulls like a freight train, a few minor dings to address but the plan from the start was to own a car I could drive without regret. Now, I regret it each time I have to park it. So, count me in. This is my 3rd Corvette. Bought a 66 Big Block Coupe after my 1st WestPac Cruise and then my wife and I bought a 66 Roadster in 1976 for $2500 and sold it for $7500...at the time, I thought it was all the money in the world. I reget selling them both. But, I am so pleased with my latest purchase. It was hard to find an LT 4 for the right money...heck, it was hard to just find an LT 4. We now refer to her as the "Green Flash!"

[Kevin Doyle]

Whats not to like about a aluminum headed screaming small block,Kevin.

[bapckemper]

Okay, one thing that does bugs me on my LT 4 is the 1st to 4th shift feature...I see there is a pulg in system (Corvette America) that will override it. I've also seen other owners that have replaced the stock shifter with a Hurst Short Throw shifter-linkage...what they don't tell me is that the Hurst system overrides the 1st/4th feature...would love to know what you all think.

[BigJimZ16]

Okay, one thing that does bugs me on my LT 4 is the 1st to 4th shift feature...I see there is a pulg in system (Corvette America) that will override it. I've also seen other owners that have replaced the stock shifter with a Hurst Short Throw shifter-linkage...what they don't tell me is that the Hurst system overrides the 1st/4th feature...would love to know what you all think.

Hurst shifter does NOT bypass the 1-4 shift lockout, there is an electrical solenoid that controls the lockout. The plug-in connection must be disconnected and replaced with either a commercial skip-shift eliminator or a resistor of your own construction.

[93Rubie]

Actually the only thing that those kits do is plug the connector ends. NO need for anything. Just unplug it. That is what I did, the light still comes on but no solenoid operation. I simplly filled the connector ends with grease and taped over them to keep dirt out.