is there a difference in lt1 blocks and a regular block?

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Nov 2, 2008 | 10:03 PM

z28rob18

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From: hamilton nj

is there a difference in lt1 blocks and a regular block?

lik the title says is there a differenc in the block or is it all in the heads i really need to no this because ive been lookin at shortblocks but if they hav to be lt1 specific then obviously they cant be used.

Nov 2, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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The water passages are significant for the LT1, so yes, it must be a LT1 block to use in a LT1 car unless everything is changed.

Nov 2, 2008 | 10:44 PM

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From: hamilton nj

so ur sayin on the lt1 the passages r alot bigger can i hav the ones on a shortblock fixed to work or not worth it?

Nov 2, 2008 | 10:50 PM

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The whole timing cover area and water pump mounting area is different.

Nov 3, 2008 | 12:48 AM