C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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in a L98 and LT1 shortblock? and are they interchangeable? I have an '89 that needs a motor. I have found an LT1 cheap.

Can I replace the dizzy, intake and waterpump and heads with my l98 stuff and have a suitable replacement?
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different block , different heads , nothing interchanges
Only way to make it work would be to put a carb intake on the LT1 with a reg dist
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different block , different heads , nothing interchanges
Only way to make it work would be to put a carb intake on the LT1 with a reg dist
What he said.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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