Engine Identification
08-21-2015, 02:26 PM
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Car: 86 IROC-Z
Engine: 97 LT1
Transmission: T56
Engine Identification
I am putting an LT1 in my 86 IROC, and was told the engine I purchased was from a 97 Camaro. Most of the identifying marks agree with that but the heads are 1996, and it has a vented Optispark. Was the dealer correct in telling me it is a 1997 engine?
08-23-2015, 05:28 PM
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Car: 92 Firebird
Engine: Supercharged 6.0
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 3.73
Re: Engine Identification
Model years begin in august, so yes you can get a 97 that was built in summer of 96. Parts surplus and shortages lead to minor year change overs. For the most part, 96-97's were the same so whats the problem?
08-23-2015, 06:54 PM
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Car: 86 IROC-Z
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Re: Engine Identification
I am looking for the PCM pin out diagram for this 1997 engine. Are the 96 and 97 the same in those PCM connectors? So I know what to look for. Thanks
08-23-2015, 07:12 PM
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Car: 92 Firebird
Engine: Supercharged 6.0
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 3.73
Re: Engine Identification
Google it, cant think of a more common search
94-95 are OBDI, same pinout
96-97 are OBDII, same pinout as prev, but a few pins added
94-95 are OBDI, same pinout
96-97 are OBDII, same pinout as prev, but a few pins added
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Car: 1989 RS with T-Tops
Engine: 2.8L TPI Swapped to LT1
Transmission: 7004r auto Swapped to 4L60E
Axle/Gears: Stock Swapped to 3.27 Posi 9 bolt
Re: Engine Identification
Doing a 97 Firebird engine in my car I found that shbox.com is the best for the diagrams. Do watch thou some of his diagrams show for a 95, you have to do a lot of rechecking and digging to make sure you get it right.
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