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Old Sep 5, 2025 | 12:48 PM
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will a '96 opti work in a '93?

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Old Sep 5, 2025 | 12:51 PM
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I would think it would, but since it wouldn't have the vent that was used in the later couple of years I wouldn't
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You would have to swap the timing cover to a 1995 and replace the dowel in the cam with the longer one. Also need a harness adapter and a vent kit.
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short answer, no
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Old Sep 5, 2025 | 04:20 PM
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I guess there is a little more to it. 4th Gen LT1 F-body Tech Articles
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No, the drive is not the same.
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