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t_a_crazy121
03-23-2006, 02:04 PM
i have a 1989 Lt1 engine for sale. the only problems r tht it needs a new water pump, valve cover gasket adn unfortunately the left bank cylinder head is cracked :crying . otherwise the engine is perfect it has brand new performance injectors on it and a starter with less than 45 miles on it. its up for grabs for 400 obo
Crawlin
03-23-2006, 02:32 PM
FYI, the LT1 started in '92.

might want to check back with proper info
Lash
03-23-2006, 02:37 PM
:rolf
PonyKiller87
03-23-2006, 03:28 PM
Probably a TPI motor, if so , good luck getting $400 for it with a cracked head, lol My guess would be what ever it was that caused the head to crack did some other stuff too.


If it is a TPI I might be interested in buying the complete intake.
hrsp
03-23-2006, 03:28 PM
ohoh
t_a_crazy121
03-23-2006, 03:36 PM
the engine has a lt1 block from a 92 vette and the thermostat might need to be changed otherwise its a good engine i know tht it would need a new headgasket to but i had it checked out by a tech and there isnt a ton of extra problems and by the way the "LT1" started in 1974 if you have really want to by the TPI intake then send another reply on your offer
Lash
03-23-2006, 05:44 PM
can of worms= open :)
Kory 88Iroc lt1
03-23-2006, 05:48 PM
Where are you located? If it is indeed an lt1 vette block I'm interested.
Kory
Crawlin
03-23-2006, 06:14 PM
the engine has a lt1 block from a 92 vette and the thermostat might need to be changed otherwise its a good engine i know tht it would need a new headgasket to but i had it checked out by a tech and there isnt a ton of extra problems and by the way the "LT1" started in 1974 if you have really want to by the TPI intake then send another reply on your offer

ACTUALLY it started back in 1970 1/2 with the Z28 and Corvette's with the LT-1, notice the dash. I know, I had a 70 1/2 Z28.
theavenger333
03-23-2006, 06:19 PM
burn... new guy sucks
HP ADDICT
03-23-2006, 06:31 PM
The 89 is most likely a L98. What is it out of? Since you seem like you have no idea what your selling maybe a few pics would help all of us out...
Slow Joe
03-23-2006, 06:48 PM
first it's a '89 now it's a '92... What is this thing? Is it even an engine?? I could see it... you get there and he's like "there's the engine" and it's a transmission... :rolf
MurphysLaw88GT
03-23-2006, 10:11 PM
there IS a difference between an "LT1 and an "LT-1"...and as for the dates, well, Crawlin had it covered......... :rolf :rolf :rolf :alcoholic
number1
03-24-2006, 09:18 AM
I need a LT1 bad, but I think I'll keep looking......
t_a_crazy121
03-24-2006, 10:16 AM
the block is from a 92 vette it still has the L98 heads and from wht i was told when i bought the car the block from the 92 was just swapped with the L98 and the guy just put the original L98 parts back on it, and when i said it was from an 89 i meant tht it is in my 89 formula firebird, sorry for the confusion but i was just trying to get the point across
PonyKiller87
03-24-2006, 10:51 AM
the block is from a 92 vette it still has the L98 heads and from wht i was told when i bought the car the block from the 92 was just swapped with the L98 and the guy just put the original L98 parts back on it, and when i said it was from an 89 i meant tht it is in my 89 formula firebird, sorry for the confusion but i was just trying to get the point across

Then you should have an LT1 short block block with an 89 L98 heads and TPI intake on it. Still at that I have to think that if the head is cracked like you said there there are other issues.

As for the TPI, if you want to sell it seperatly PM me a price, I belive that is the rule for the classifieds that your suposed to put up a price not wait for an offer. If you really want an offer Im really good with lowball numbers.
Kory 88Iroc lt1
03-26-2006, 10:37 AM
L98 heads will NOT bolt up to an gen 2 Lt1 block ,and run. The coolant passages are different. This is not a bolt on. converting a set of gen 1 heads to work on an lt1 block requires welding and surfacing the heads. It can be done, but it's not cheap and I don't think anyone would waste their time and money doing this to a set of L98 heads. I can pretty much guarantee that the engine in you'r car is not an Lt1. You were misinformed.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Kory
MurphysLaw88GT
03-26-2006, 08:13 PM
L98 heads will NOT bolt up to an gen 2 Lt1 block ,and run. The coolant passages are different. This is not a bolt on. converting a set of gen 1 heads to work on an lt1 block requires welding and surfacing the heads. It can be done, but it's not cheap and I don't think anyone would waste their time and money doing this to a set of L98 heads. I can pretty much guarantee that the engine in you'r car is not an Lt1. You were misinformed.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Kory

I was thinking the same thing! :rolf
HP ADDICT
03-26-2006, 08:36 PM
I was thinking the same thing! :rolf
Me to, who would put a set of L98 heads on a lt1 block, the heads/intake are about the only thing that are improved over the L98.
MurphysLaw88GT
03-27-2006, 09:23 AM
Suprised that this "lt1" did not sell yet...... :rolf :rolf
madmike
03-27-2006, 09:33 AM
man just post a picture of it on here and everyone can tell yahs whatcha got or dont gots!!!!
number1
03-27-2006, 09:42 AM
Not an LT1, sorry. It's probably a 305