L98 vette
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From: dothan, al
Car: 1988 pontiac trans am
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Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt
L98 vette
I am able to get a 350 TPI out of a TA for 150, needs new crank bearings, for $150, no wiring or anything. I am also able to get an L98 out of a vette with all wiring and accesories, it has a 6 speed manual trans for about 200. has aluminum heads i believe. would the computer work with a 700r4. and also what do i need to change on the vette motor to put it in my car. stock TA with a 305 TPI. thanks
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From: Not in Kansas anymore
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Re: L98 vette
or tune in your computer to replace the 305 tune
Everything that bolts to the front of the engine from your car
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Re: L98 vette
Ok, thanks! I noticed the vette doesn't have a smog pump. So what do I do about that? What about the oil pan? I have read that it doesn't fit, true or not? thanks
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From: Not in Kansas anymore
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Re: L98 vette
Vette pan is shallower and the sump on the pan is longer because the engine sits behind the front suspension , not over it like most cars.
Must use oil pickup to suit the pan being used; don't interchange
Recall F-Body pan more like the ZZ4 one shown on left.Vette pan on right
Last edited by vetteoz; Jan 18, 2012 at 12:44 AM.
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Re: L98 vette
Ok thanks for all the info. So the vette pan will fit? And also do I have to retune my computer after gettin a 350 chip?
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
No, the Vette pan will NOT fit. You need to change it. The good news is your 305 pan will fit the Vette engine. Change the oil pump while you're at it.
I had a ZZ4 pan in my 3rd gen, so I can attest to it fitting as well.
I had a ZZ4 pan in my 3rd gen, so I can attest to it fitting as well.
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