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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 02:57 AM
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tpi lt1 swap

i have a low milage 96 lt1 in my shed. but i also have a bad *** tpi set up. will i be able to use the long block lt1 as a direct swap from my motor in my 87 5.7 tpi camaro. what will i need to change
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Not even close to a direct swap. Longblock not a viable option.

A complete LT1 swap is possible. Discussed often, including a sticky, there's even a sub-forum for it.

Which is where this is going now.
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