Engine SwapEverything about swapping an engine into your Third Gen.....be it V6, V8, LTX/LSX, crate engine, etc. Pictures, questions, answers, and work logs.
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hi why nobody keep the tpi accessories( water pump,demper pulley with timing mark, tensionor,timming cover, power stering, alt.)for a lt1 swap in a 3 rd gen if i want to keep the distrubutor? because i bought a lt-1 and i would have to spend to much $$$ to purchase all the accessories missing...ant the lt-1 engine does not have timing mark on timing chain cover and the demper pulley. plz help
__________________ 14,02@97mph on 7 cylinders! no more posi...
oops now 13,01@111mph lt1 powered
For one thing, the LT1 waterpump is totally different from a std SBC waterpump... its not belt driven, and its also totally different internally and externally. The LT1 waterpump also will not have the necessary mounting holes for the old style brackets.
