I have been trying to figure out what type of engine is in this car. I think it has a L48 block and heads with a TPI intake. Would that combo work good.
I have got the partial VIN and suffix code on the front of the block. V0916CHA. The date code is I117. I am still trying to get to the casting number but the engine is still in the car so access is tight. This is a bring back to life project. This car sat for 14 years rusting away before I got it. Until today, I thought it was a L98 TPI. I was not sure what year it was so I started reading some posts and now I am all screwed up with what I found. Am I in good shape or do I need to start over?

 

It's an LB9 305 out of an '88 Firebird.

Should've left it sitting where you found it.

Good luck.

CHA 1988 305 LB9 8th letter of VIN:F 190hp TPI Firebird

 

That is what I was afraid of.
Thanks for the info.