Identify Engine - Wierd Engine Components
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Identify Engine - Wierd Engine Components
I'm needing to get the distributor ordered for my new engine, but I'm suddenly unsure what engine I have. I would just run the numbers, but the block is currently at the machine shop (and the machinist is out of town). Here's the deal. I was told the engine was out of a 95 corvette. However, I just discovered the optispark is non-vented, and the timing cover (in looking at images on the internet) is from a 92-94 Camaro.
All that leads me to believe it's a Camaro LT1; however, the crossover pipe appears to be from a 95 AND, the biggest clue to me... it is a 4-bolt block.
Is it possible to put a non-vented opti and a Camaro timing cover on a 95 LT1? Any other ideas how this configuration could have come about?
All that leads me to believe it's a Camaro LT1; however, the crossover pipe appears to be from a 95 AND, the biggest clue to me... it is a 4-bolt block.
Is it possible to put a non-vented opti and a Camaro timing cover on a 95 LT1? Any other ideas how this configuration could have come about?
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Depending on what work you're having done at the machine shop (and if the budget allows) it might not be a bad idea to go back to a 95 cam/ timing cover/ opti set-up. You'll feel more secure knowing the opti is vented.
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I finally figured it out. 1994 LT-1. Damn, now I have to deal with a non-vented opti or mod it out to accept a vented one. I would be fine with buying a new timing cover and opti; but, the cam modification is confusing to me. 
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LT1 block
I would bet it's a 94 or earlier block, one thing I found out about LT1's, if the engine was a replacement block under warranty, these had no vin number on the front engine block tab by the water pump or next to the oil filter boss they all came as a four bolt main block I found this info on the LT1/LS1 website someone chimed in and explained the absence of the vin number.
I agree with everyone else, spend a few more dollars and buy a vented timing cover/optispark and updated cam and save yourself some aggravation. you can find the vacuum harnesses at any pick your part salvage yard for a few bucks, all the vacuum hoses,filters,check valve,etc..... hope this helps!
Ben
I agree with everyone else, spend a few more dollars and buy a vented timing cover/optispark and updated cam and save yourself some aggravation. you can find the vacuum harnesses at any pick your part salvage yard for a few bucks, all the vacuum hoses,filters,check valve,etc..... hope this helps!
Ben
