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need a new engine for my 84
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need a new engine for my 84
Hello to everyone,
I am a new vette owner....spun a bearing after 2 weeks. I have read all of the LS1 swap thread and it sounds great but tooooo much money and beyond my capabilities. I live in Ca. and would like to put in a NEW engine. I have found crate motors for $1500 or so, but don't know if they will work with the 84 electronics. Any help and guidance is greatly appreciated. I need to keep this affordable....I'm hoping no more than 3K with me doing the work. Is this posible? I love this car...it looks great!
I'm sad I only had a couple weeks to drive it.
I am a new vette owner....spun a bearing after 2 weeks. I have read all of the LS1 swap thread and it sounds great but tooooo much money and beyond my capabilities. I live in Ca. and would like to put in a NEW engine. I have found crate motors for $1500 or so, but don't know if they will work with the 84 electronics. Any help and guidance is greatly appreciated. I need to keep this affordable....I'm hoping no more than 3K with me doing the work. Is this posible? I love this car...it looks great!
I'm sad I only had a couple weeks to drive it.
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From: San Pedro CA
Sorry to hear... that sucks.
any pre 1986 short block will work in your 84... A good fit would be the ZZ4... however, open up that crossfire intake before putting it back in!
And update to a newer ECU... I think it's from the 1987 pickup... I am sure someone will chime in on that trick.
This won't be cheap... unless you find a reman shop of some sort. even then, they have crap warrantees.
any pre 1986 short block will work in your 84... A good fit would be the ZZ4... however, open up that crossfire intake before putting it back in!
And update to a newer ECU... I think it's from the 1987 pickup... I am sure someone will chime in on that trick.
This won't be cheap... unless you find a reman shop of some sort. even then, they have crap warrantees.
Drifting
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From: Santa Maria CA
Above mentioned is what is best for ya. If you want to make it a little faster and more effecient do what Bogus said. The newer TBI truck/van/suburban ECM's from 87-91 are a cheap upgrade and will allow for custom tuning. BUT,if you want to go this route a harness adapter will be in order since the ECM isn't plug in and play itself.
Go check out the crossfire injection vault. many helpful hints and crossfire tricks are found there. Go there,create a profile like you did here and ask away. This forum is very informative but the L83 engine guys(crossfire) usually lurk over there. GOODLUCK either way you go.
Go check out the crossfire injection vault. many helpful hints and crossfire tricks are found there. Go there,create a profile like you did here and ask away. This forum is very informative but the L83 engine guys(crossfire) usually lurk over there. GOODLUCK either way you go.
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Originally Posted by mis.information
wtf is this a *** forum 
are you two serius? whats this have to do with corvettes , go home to your mommy and have her read you a story while she wipes some burn crem on you lol
are you two serius? whats this have to do with corvettes , go home to your mommy and have her read you a story while she wipes some burn crem on you lol
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Originally Posted by Fancyazz
Miss. Information? WTF name is that? are you a MISS or a MR.?
For a budget replacement, the inexpensive, LM1, GM, crate motor is probably the best way to go. Don't sweat the computer. As slow and untunable as it is, there isn't a whole lot to be gained by tuning only, with no modifications to tune to. The computer can be changed at any time if you ever get there. Having the engine out is no advantage to changing the ECM. The intake manifold is a different story. You could at least post match it to the heads, while it is off. A basic, long block, crate, engine, new or used, will accept and work with your electronics.
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