1998silverbird

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I purchased a Ebay TB and the IAC hole does not match up with my sensor. I am returning that and probably going to pick up a Nick Williams TB. I was reading and saw some clearance issues with the water pump and other items that can affect the 102TB install. Is this common or is it only certain years? I am using a PP 96mm intake. Would I be better off with the NW 95mm TB then for it? Would there still be clearance issues with the 95mm TB? I was just hopping for a direct bolt on without issues. I really dont want to deal with grinding down my water pump pully..

Blk98Vert

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You dont grind down the pulley, you grind down the actual housing itself

1998silverbird

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Damn.. even better. So is this for every 102 TB?

therabidweasel

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If you dont want to grind you can also replace the water pump for like $120. Dont know if it is for all, but definitely for a NW on a fast 102...its not much interference, your combo could be ok or worse I dont know anything about that pp intake.

trans_am7935

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an LS2 water pump will clear a 102 throttle body, as the housing is pressed together, vise bolted together on the LS1 type water pump.

Blk98Vert

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As far as I know. Either way it literally takes 5 minutes to do

1998silverbird

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Cool. Thanks for the input everyone. Wish it would say that there is clearence issues when you order these TB's..

badazz81z28

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Some of the later F-body's have the newer style water pump. Grinding may not be required.

1998silverbird

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Good to know. I have a 02 WS6 so hopefully I will be good.

themealonwheels

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What? What later F-bodies? My '02 rubbed... was there a later F-body?

And Scoggin Dickey is running a special right now, $110 shipped I believe. Check the Sponsor Sales section.

badazz81z28

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Mine was the newer type water pump that has the 2 piece thermostat/housing.

54Kmile 2002 Camaro SS.


Couldn't resist....Yes there is a 2010, 2011, 2012 and a 2013 F-body.

themealonwheels

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Well look at that... I just searched and found the new Camaros apparently DO have an F in the vin. I learned something today and stand corrected

But really on the new style pump? I'd never seen that before, but it's not like I look at the water pumps when I look at an engine... Really, though?

badazz81z28

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this is an awesome thread.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...02-thread.html

1998silverbird

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Thanks again for the help..

Sommer86

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this is an awesome thread.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...02-thread.html[/QUOTE]

That's actually my pic of my water pump up there... Here are a couple of others that may help. These are actually new LS1 water pumps, not LS2 as I previously thought. The difference is the length of the snout on front.

Her are some pics from the same angles and the rear...see, no bolt hole to grind down.

therabidweasel

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And to beat a dead horse just a litte more, here are the two pumps side by side. Just found my pic, sorry for the delay.

1998silverbird

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Well I have the older style water pump but did not have to clearance anything for the 102 TB. It bolted right on without issue.