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10-09-2019, 11:18 PM | #1 |
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95 lt1 block?
Is it legal to run a regular old style Chevy block rather than a LT1 block in a 98 Camaro in stock eliminator ?
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10-10-2019, 02:58 AM | #2 |
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Re: 95 lt1 block?
Yes, as long as the main bearing size is the same. In other words, you can't run the small main journal Chevy pre-1968 block.
The blocks are NOT a direct replacement. The LT block has a completely different cooling routing system, unique front drive distributor, different timing cover, etc. Others have converted an LT engine to a earlier generation block, but it's not that easy. |
10-10-2019, 09:39 AM | #3 |
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Re: 95 lt1 block?
Maybe in Superstock, but in stock you must use the Opti-spark, which requires the LT1 block.
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10-10-2019, 10:05 AM | #4 |
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Re: 95 lt1 block?
MSD and stock GM Opti-spark's will work the traditional style sbc blocks.
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10-10-2019, 11:09 AM | #5 |
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Re: 95 lt1 block?
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10-10-2019, 11:41 AM | #6 |
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Re: 95 lt1 block?
Standard sbc water pump with spacers to clear distributor. Water flow can be either direction, these motors don't see enough temperature to need the reverse cooling.
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