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

92 Vette LT1 for Fbody build?

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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 02:18 PM
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I'm looking for a 4-bolt main factory block for my 1995 Camaro build.
Could be 350/355 or end up 383, not decided yet.

Anyway I found a low mileage 92 Vette LT1 complete engine.

Knowing I cannot use the following parts;
accessory bracket (corvette specific)
waterpump (corvette specific)
optispark (different drive than '95)
timing cover (small hole for older optispark)
intake manifold (due to no fuel rail crossover)

What else can't I use?

Am I basically buying a longblock as far as compatibliltiy with the '95?

If I change heads (which I am either way) and bottom end I'm basically buying just the block correct?

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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 10:24 PM
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Just use the block and put your 95' accessories on it.
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Old Jan 13, 2017 | 03:38 PM
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IIRC the 92-93 intake has more plenum volume than the 94-97 due to lack of crossover, no idea how true this is
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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 12:57 AM
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You'll need to reuse a 95+ Cam. The 92-93 cams didn't have the larger pilot hole to support the vented opti. But I imagine you'll go with an after market cam so that shouldn't really matter.

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IIRC the 92-93 intake has more plenum volume than the 94-97 due to lack of crossover, no idea how true this is
No ski jump or what ever it was called, I talked to Darren Poole Adams at a LTX shoot out and he was saying it was a good piece.
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