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Feb 13, 2013 | 08:14 PM

MichiganLarry

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identifying my engine

Last weekend I purchased an engine for a conversion project. It was supposed to have been from a 98 Trans Am. Here is what I can find as far as numbers: block 12550592, heads 243, pcm 16238212.

From my research I think I have:
1998 5.7 ls1 block
1998 pcm
I thought that 98 ls1 engines came with 241 heads so I am unsure.

Can anyone either verify my findings or correct me so I can have the pcm flashed correctly.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Feb 13, 2013 | 11:46 PM

Z28Dave

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it seems like you got your hands on a LS1 block with LS6 heads

Feb 14, 2013 | 12:07 AM

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it seems like you got your hands on a LS1 block with LS6 heads

LS1 BLOCK, LS6 HEADS FOR CERTAIN. SCORE IF THE PrICE WAS RIGHT

Feb 14, 2013 | 12:09 AM

bww3588

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98 engines had 806 heads.

Feb 14, 2013 | 08:34 AM

MichiganLarry

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Paid 1800 for engine, 4l60e, harness and pcm, fuel tank, radiator, drive shaft, air box and assorted parts. 95k miles.

How did I do?

Feb 14, 2013 | 12:09 PM

Gunslinger09

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Originally Posted by MichiganLarry

Paid 1800 for engine, 4l60e, harness and pcm, fuel tank, radiator, drive shaft, air box and assorted parts. 95k miles.

How did I do?

If the engine runs and all the parts are good you made out like a bandit.

Feb 14, 2013 | 12:23 PM

zzcamaro00

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for sure you made off with a great deal, mine is 98 block wth 853 heads (which i didnt use)and i paid 1500. it had everything except for the pcm and trans.