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Old Dec 18, 2000 | 11:53 AM
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How do I tell what kind of Engine I have?

Hi......I have a 92 firebird with 305 V8 LO3....and I don't know if it's the engine with 170hp or the one with 200 hp.....how do I tell which one it is??
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Old Dec 18, 2000 | 02:02 PM
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Whats the difference in the two engines? Why more HP on one? Where did you see that there are two ratings for that engine? Im not saying your wrong I'm just trying ti get a little more info..
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Old Dec 18, 2000 | 03:24 PM
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Car: '89 GTA
Engine: ZZ6TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.70:1
All LO3's are 170hp. The LB9 auto was 200hp

89 Transam GTA, a few bolt ons
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Old Dec 18, 2000 | 04:52 PM
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LB9 is tuned port injection
LO3 is throttle body injection

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