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Jan 13, 2018 | 02:29 PM

Tom Lucett

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1980 project

I was given a 1980 stingray. The car has a 1994 LT1 motor in it from a camaro. The motor is bare and has no tranny. I also have a 327 chevy from a 63 impala. I was wondering if either onE of these motors will be compatible and which one will be less hastle.

Jan 13, 2018 | 07:40 PM

DavidNHarris88

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Hey I tried to post and got no reply. I notice you also have no reply’s. Is there a reason people aren’t replying to our posts?

Jan 13, 2018 | 07:53 PM

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the 327 would be the simplest. I would not waist any money on that LT-1.

Jan 13, 2018 | 08:21 PM

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the 327 would be the simplest. I would not waist any money on that LT-1.

I agree, are you looking for auto or manual tranny?

Jan 13, 2018 | 08:27 PM

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an LT1?
installed, hooked up and running?
what is wrong with it?
seems a nice upgrade.
should be able to get a 5 or 6 speed manual for it.
win.

Jan 13, 2018 | 08:32 PM

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an LT1?
installed, hooked up and running?
what is wrong with it?
seems a nice upgrade.
should be able to get a 5 or 6 speed manual for it.
win.

you never owned one have you?

Jan 13, 2018 | 08:33 PM

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you never owned one have you?

LT1? no.
they have impressed me from a far.
what is the deal with them?

Jan 13, 2018 | 08:43 PM

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LT1? no.
they have impressed me from a far.
what is the deal with them?

for one the aging electronics and lack of aftermarket support for decent replacement parts makes them questionable at best for reliability. the mechanical side of things they can be very solid but have many design flaws. in its day they where a huge improvement but time marches on and there like the red headed step child of engine choices