89 vette vs 89 camaro
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Racer
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From: Morehead KY
89 vette vs 89 camaro
What is the difference between an 89 corvette stock engine, and an 89 camaro with a 350 tune port injection, as far as power? I need a new engine for my car and was wanting to see what the difference is as far as power? Theyre basically the same, as far as I know.
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I think if you are pulling an engine, please please put in something that you will like, a stock tpi is not ideal unless you are trying to restore the car for some crazy reason. It might take longer to find one, but there are deals going on every where for this stuff.
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Racer
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From: Morehead KY
I think if you are pulling an engine, please please put in something that you will like, a stock tpi is not ideal unless you are trying to restore the car for some crazy reason. It might take longer to find one, but there are deals going on every where for this stuff.
Also I know ive asked this before but nobody ever gave me a really clear answer, but was wandering if this engine http://www.jegs.com/i/GM+Performance...353K1/10002/-1 will work with my car. Has anybody used this engine, or an engine like this one?
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The L-98 isn't a bad engine. Do a search on Ebay for L-98 sometimes they come up reasonably. I would look at the ZZ4 crate motor. You don't need the "turn key" model, the stripped down version is less expensive. You may need to recycle your cam. Do a search for ZZ4 on here.
Also you could get a Vortec engine, which breathes pretty well. There's an adaptor intake that allows you to run TPI with the Vortec heads. Vortec 5.7's are also pretty cheap. I think a Vortec engine is going to need a different cam.
Also you could get a Vortec engine, which breathes pretty well. There's an adaptor intake that allows you to run TPI with the Vortec heads. Vortec 5.7's are also pretty cheap. I think a Vortec engine is going to need a different cam.
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The '89 Camaro L98 was rated at 245chp while the '89 Vette L98 was rated at 250chp. The Camaro had a dual cat exhaust system while the Vette still had the single cat system, which restricted flow and power for the Vette.
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From: Near Lockport NY Black 1986 Coupe
What I'd suggest you do is search to see if you can find a 383 longblock without heads/intake etc, or a 350 block and stroker kit seperately, then look for an aftermarket TPI intake. Port your old heads if possible.
This is assuming your old heads are still functional.. I don't know why your old motor took a crap on you, but I'm hoping it's not head gasket. Anyway, I think you'd be happier with a few more cubes to improve that grunt the TPI loves to make.
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Sorry, But the book on my 89 vette coupe says 245 hp..WW
Last edited by WW7; Jan 19, 2009 at 01:44 PM.
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