LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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So I have a 93, 383 motor in my 94 camaro (not running yet, but its in place) and we are running into an issue...the opti is different. I know that on the 93 it has an updated "vented opti" but shouldn't it still have the same plug? I was under the impression that 94-97 was the same. What do i have to do to make this work?

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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i think 92-94 are the same ..
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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93-94 the same use spline gear 95-97 the same uses drool pin so if you have the wrong opti you have to get the one for that year....hope that helps
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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this is an unrelated question but i didn't wanna start a new thread about this build...but I am removing my smog pump...and I was wondering if there is a belt that is the correct size that would completely bypass that pulley...or if I have to get a AIR pully bypass kit?

Sorry if its a stupid question...this is my 1st motor swap so I dont know much about it
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Originally Posted by Quasar94Z28
this is an unrelated question but i didn't wanna start a new thread about this build...but I am removing my smog pump...and I was wondering if there is a belt that is the correct size that would completely bypass that pulley...or if I have to get a AIR pully bypass kit?

Sorry if its a stupid question...this is my 1st motor swap so I dont know much about it
the AIR pump is electric, yur serp belt does not run to it. just rip that bitch off and yur good to go...
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the AIR pump is electric, yur serp belt does not run to it. just rip that bitch off and yur good to go...
What he said. As far as the opti, 92-94 are the same and 95-97 are the vented style
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wow im an idiot. Thanks guys
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What he said. As far as the opti, 92-94 are the same and 95-97 are the vented style
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