1994 LT1 Engine swap.
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1994 LT1 Engine swap.
I have a 1994 LT1 I blew the engine due to the radiator hose busting on my was to work. I just bought a 383 stroker, I need to know if any of my parts will fit off my LT1 to the new engine. Its a 350 block out of an 1981 Camaro I believe. If anyone can help me please help. LOL!
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I have a 1994 LT1 I blew the engine due to the radiator hose busting on my was to work. I just bought a 383 stroker, I need to know if any of my parts will fit off my LT1 to the new engine. Its a 350 block out of an 1981 Camaro I believe. If anyone can help me please help. LOL!
Your best bet is to sell it and go find an LT1 or simply have your existing engine rebuilt.
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Thanks I was told it wasnt gonna be that bad but now looking at it I am gonna have to figure something else out. I just thought a 383 stroker would be pretty awesome in my vette. I didnt think it would cost that much money to get it in. Thanks again.
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That 81 SBC is a no go for the LTx engines.
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don't give up quite yet
Chevy (and probably others) make seal adapters that allow placing an early crank with a two piece seal in a later block designed for a one piece seal.
with the adapter in place, I see no reason your entire 383 rotating assembly couldn't be transplanted into your LT block.
I would research and see if there is a shallow pan availble for this type of adaptation; remember a stock LT vette pan is only 7 inches deep.
Chevy (and probably others) make seal adapters that allow placing an early crank with a two piece seal in a later block designed for a one piece seal.
with the adapter in place, I see no reason your entire 383 rotating assembly couldn't be transplanted into your LT block.
I would research and see if there is a shallow pan availble for this type of adaptation; remember a stock LT vette pan is only 7 inches deep.
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sell it, and use that money to rebuild the lt1. you can always stroke the lt1 into a 383 for pretty cheap. this will equal ALOT less headaches when it comes time to put the motor back in and get everything working
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It sounds like the 383 is used. If so, by the time you would have the rotating assembly checked / re-balanced, buy the adapater, and buy a new flexplate or flywheel, you'll have saved virtually no money.
Save the headaches. Rebuild your LT1
Save the headaches. Rebuild your LT1
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