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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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R.I.P. T.P.I. :(

Hey everyone. I'm the poster formerly know as Eightysixer. As I posted before I had some trouble with my L98. It turns out that I blew my number 8 cylinder. From what I was told it would be cheaper to get another engine than to rebuild the old one. So now I'm in the market for another L98. Or maybe an LT1. Anyone got any info??
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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Try this one there are more not to be mean try a search lots of good info from others.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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let me rephrase a little. I need to find another engine.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Originally posted by Wind Charger
let me rephrase a little. I need to find another engine.
Can't be much help.

How much are you looking to spend. If you can, I would get an LSx model engine over an LT1. Either way you are going to have to get a different computer and wiring harness, plus all the sensors.

While you can get an LTx model engine for cheaper than the newer LSx, I think you will be happier with that engine.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Are you looking for new, used, rebuilt need more information to try to help.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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Im looking for a 350 with at least the same performance as the L98 if not more. It doesnt matter if its rebuilt, new or used as long as its in good condition.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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What condition was your motor in before you blew the #8 cylinder? One race shouldn't kill a TPI 350. How many miles did it have on it?
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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120,000
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 03:34 AM
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How much of the 120,000 miles was hard abuse? How often did you chage the oil, tune up, etc?
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Re: R.I.P. T.P.I. :(

Originally posted by Wind Charger
Hey everyone. I'm the poster formerly know as Eightysixer. As I posted before I had some trouble with my L98. It turns out that I blew my number 8 cylinder. From what I was told it would be cheaper to get another engine than to rebuild the old one. So now I'm in the market for another L98. Or maybe an LT1. Anyone got any info??
So why did you make a new account??

-- Joe
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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cause I changed my name because I was driving the GTA all the time instead of the 86. I made the name Eightysixer before I bought the GTA. Kinda funny chaning my name and now all im driving is the 86. Oh well, hopefully the GTA will be running soon.
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