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

96 z28 engine swap ?

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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Question 96 z28 engine swap ?

I have a 96 z , Im getting ready to put a 94 lt1 out of a trans am . Just wondering what I need to change to get this done & running thanks
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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so you trying to get a 94 lt1 into a 97 camaro right? and if so it will drop right in. just swap the flexplate of fly wheel over...
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tt383lt1
so you trying to get a 94 lt1 into a 97 camaro right? and if so it will drop right in. just swap the flexplate of fly wheel over...
Yeah..it'll drop right in but it won't run..

94 = OBD1

96 = OBD2

Cam, timing cover, opti etc must be switched over from old motor. also depending on if its a early 94 motor oil pressure sensor might be on the drivers side of the block above the oil filter instead of on the back of the intake, 96 wiring harness might not reach.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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It takes a little more than just dropping right in as mentioned above. Do a search and you will find tons of threads on the change over. Good luck
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the use diffrent cams for 94 to 96 durations? . and the only diffrence in the opti from 94 to 96 is a spline type and pin type. so if the cams are the same durattion i wont bother switching it unless you want the later timming chain set up. and just move the oil pressure sensor from by the oil filter to behind the intake.
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