88 C4 L98 build up question
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88 C4 L98 build up question
1994 350 bored .30 over completely overhauled 4 bolt, decked, machined, new bearings,etc
stnd crank
350/350 .480/.480 lift roller cam(zz2)
1.5s
Trick Flow 195 alum heads
Accel superram base
SLP runners
Ported plenum
52mm tb
24lb injectors
700r4 rebuilt
Now the block I am pretty sure came out of a Camaro/TransAm, which means reverse flow cooling I think? is this going to be an issue? Also any guesses as to power output? Or things I should change? No top end parts have been installed yet.
The distributor is stock, would an aftermarket have any advantage? Any suggestions would help! Also will I need a chip burnt or will the car run fine with the stock computer?
I picked this car up for a grand with a cracked block. It is mint other then that. One injector supposedly stuck open and hydro-locked the motor bending a connecting rod and cracking the block. So this 1994 block I found for $1500 and all the top end stuff(heads, intake,etc)came with the car already. So just wanna make sure this combo will work! And hopefully put out around 350-400hp. Any info or suggestions appreciated!
stnd crank
350/350 .480/.480 lift roller cam(zz2)
1.5s
Trick Flow 195 alum heads
Accel superram base
SLP runners
Ported plenum
52mm tb
24lb injectors
700r4 rebuilt
Now the block I am pretty sure came out of a Camaro/TransAm, which means reverse flow cooling I think? is this going to be an issue? Also any guesses as to power output? Or things I should change? No top end parts have been installed yet.
The distributor is stock, would an aftermarket have any advantage? Any suggestions would help! Also will I need a chip burnt or will the car run fine with the stock computer?
I picked this car up for a grand with a cracked block. It is mint other then that. One injector supposedly stuck open and hydro-locked the motor bending a connecting rod and cracking the block. So this 1994 block I found for $1500 and all the top end stuff(heads, intake,etc)came with the car already. So just wanna make sure this combo will work! And hopefully put out around 350-400hp. Any info or suggestions appreciated!
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Are you sure the 94 block is set up for a regular distributor or is it set up for an optisprk distributor?
IIRC the L98 has a "wet" intake, the LT1 didn't. I think you have that covered by using the L98 heads and intake. Maybe make sure the coolant passages match betweekn the block and the heads.
One of the engine guys will chime in with a definite answer.
IIRC the L98 has a "wet" intake, the LT1 didn't. I think you have that covered by using the L98 heads and intake. Maybe make sure the coolant passages match betweekn the block and the heads.
One of the engine guys will chime in with a definite answer.
