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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Hey guys. I have a 95 Z28 that I got but I'm taking out the engine because it has a blown head gasket and there was too much rust in the cylinder walls. I bought a used LT1 long block from a 94 and the opti from my car will not fit it. Is there that much of a difference between just 1 year? And if I just buy an opti for a 94 block should I be fine? Need answers A.S.A.P. Thank you.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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94 model is a nonvented opti. it is different than the 95 and up vented optis. the end of the cam and timing covers are different on the 95 and 94 cars if im not mistaken.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by IronOutlaw
94 model is a nonvented opti. it is different than the 95 and up vented optis. the end of the cam and timing covers are different on the 95 and 94 cars if im not mistaken.
So, if I just buy a 94 opti should I be fine?
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Weep hole, different connector and the drive is larger. There were some changes made during 93,94,95. Buy a 94 Opti and you'll be in good shape. I recommend a A/C Delco unit. I've read where MSD's Opti is becoming less troublesome now days. You could try it.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FstFormulaV8
Weep hole, different connector and the drive is larger. There were some changes made during 93,94,95. Buy a 94 Opti and you'll be in good shape. I recommend a A/C Delco unit. I've read where MSD's Opti is becoming less troublesome now days. You could try it.
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