options for a L98 replacement
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options for a L98 replacement
a good buddy of mine has a roached L98 from a 91 vette. may have a cracked block, haven't pulled it yet but there is mucho coolant in the pan, and a "scope" of the cyl hole revealed a scored bore and potentially a damaged head.
he's looking for either a used/rebuilt L98. what is the best source, I'm familiar with Jaspers, but would like to get some other recommendations too.
will other chevy crate engines (long block) work OK??? I don't think the L98 is still avail in long block from GM, but maybe other places.
thanks!!!!
he's looking for either a used/rebuilt L98. what is the best source, I'm familiar with Jaspers, but would like to get some other recommendations too.
will other chevy crate engines (long block) work OK??? I don't think the L98 is still avail in long block from GM, but maybe other places.
thanks!!!!
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Re: options for a L98 replacement (Rkreigh)
ZZ4 long block would work just fine, you can transfer the TPI over to it.
maybe from Scoggin-Dickey?
[Modified by vader86, 6:05 PM 9/23/2002]
maybe from Scoggin-Dickey?
[Modified by vader86, 6:05 PM 9/23/2002]
It's like the old saying goes, "how fast you want to go depend on how much money ya got."
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lokking to spend around 4-5k, the zz4 is nice but probably overkill.
this gent is looking more for a stock replacement and croozin.
but, if he's like me, he'd be better off with the hot rod engine!!! the zz4 is VERY nice.
this gent is looking more for a stock replacement and croozin.
but, if he's like me, he'd be better off with the hot rod engine!!! the zz4 is VERY nice.
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Re: (Rkreigh)
Does you're buddy live in an area that requires emission testing? If so and he goes with a souped-up crate engine, he'll likely be up the creek without a paddle.
If he is just into easy cruising, check the price on a stock replacment long block or look for a used engine from a another '91 Corvette.
Duke
If he is just into easy cruising, check the price on a stock replacment long block or look for a used engine from a another '91 Corvette.
Duke
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Re: (SWCDuke)
http://www.sdpc2000.com/ has some nice crate motors.
A one picee rear main block wouldn't be hard to find used. Bore it over and have a trusted local shop rebuild it. You could also buy a ZZ4 shortblock and work the factory heads if needed.
http://www.moreperformanceinc.com also builds great motors but is most like more than what he wants.
A one picee rear main block wouldn't be hard to find used. Bore it over and have a trusted local shop rebuild it. You could also buy a ZZ4 shortblock and work the factory heads if needed.
http://www.moreperformanceinc.com also builds great motors but is most like more than what he wants.
