Junk yard engine donor ?
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Junk yard engine donor ?
Is it still possible to find a late model Chevy engine that will drop into a C3 ? I know all the first choice desirable engines will be gone.....but what would second choice be ? I get the chance to cruise a yard now and then and would like to know what to keep an eye out for.
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--Low rise intake/plenum with throttle body at the front.
--Center bolt valve covers (though I think other newer Gen-1 smallblocks use them too)
Should easily be able to find a few pics of this engine in the c4 section.
I think the sticker on the fan shroud may also say so; at the very least it will tell you if its a 305 or a 350
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Can you be more specific on what you are looking for? Do you just want a V8, specific HP range, want to deal with a computer, what kind of price range is your max, etc? That will help get you some more ideas from people. You might just want an engine and a 305 might work for you.
Lt1 is a good engine but you have to be careful. The optispark distributor was a weak point in it until I believe '96. They had a tendency not to be water tight and need to be replaced from shorting out. They were a little pricey to replace and could ruin your budget if you are trying to do this on a small budget.
Get into the later LS engines and they can be done but not just a drop in. There are sticky threads up top on them.
Lt1 is a good engine but you have to be careful. The optispark distributor was a weak point in it until I believe '96. They had a tendency not to be water tight and need to be replaced from shorting out. They were a little pricey to replace and could ruin your budget if you are trying to do this on a small budget.
Get into the later LS engines and they can be done but not just a drop in. There are sticky threads up top on them.
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Can you be more specific on what you are looking for? Do you just want a V8, specific HP range, want to deal with a computer, what kind of price range is your max, etc? That will help get you some more ideas from people. You might just want an engine and a 305 might work for you.
Lt1 is a good engine but you have to be careful. The optispark distributor was a weak point in it until I believe '96. They had a tendency not to be water tight and need to be replaced from shorting out. They were a little pricey to replace and could ruin your budget if you are trying to do this on a small budget.
Get into the later LS engines and they can be done but not just a drop in. There are sticky threads up top on them.
Lt1 is a good engine but you have to be careful. The optispark distributor was a weak point in it until I believe '96. They had a tendency not to be water tight and need to be replaced from shorting out. They were a little pricey to replace and could ruin your budget if you are trying to do this on a small budget.
Get into the later LS engines and they can be done but not just a drop in. There are sticky threads up top on them.
