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what are the differences between an LO3 and LB9 block?

Old Jun 1, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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what are the differences between an LO3 and LB9 block?

i have an 88 gta with the 305tpi (LB9) and was considering a rebuild or build up but don't want that much down time. a fellow member is giving away an LO3 block and i was wondering how different it is from my LB9. The only thing i would be using from the LO3 is the block itself, everything else would either be new or reused from my LB9...

so what are the differences?

TIA,

Dave
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
The block itself, none. The shortblock, just the cam.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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really? so i could use a lot of the stuff....

would an lt1 cam do any good in a 305 tpi or a 335?

got one from my vette so i figured since its free i'd ask
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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The LT1 cam seems to do well for many people.
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