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Old 04-12-2014, 02:15 AM
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Finally got my donor car for my swap !

Need to make some room in the garage before I take on this swap.
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Old 04-13-2014, 12:44 AM
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LS or LT?
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Re: Finally got my donor car for my swap !

I say LT can tell by front marker lights.

OP what color interior?
Old 04-13-2014, 04:15 PM
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Re: Finally got my donor car for my swap !

My bad lol, the car is a 1994 Trans Am . LT1/4L60E/10Bolt Posi Disc brakes .
Interior is grey cloth. I plan on only keeping the engine. everything else is up for grabs
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You will like the LT1 I swapped one into my 97 3.8 camaro.
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Re: Finally got my donor car for my swap !

Could you post pictures of the interior and tail-lights? I am looking for some sun visors, console lid, seats (if lumbar) and also a LT1 fuel pump, stereo if a C/D with equalizer.

Also interested possibly in the T-Top roof
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Re: Finally got my donor car for my swap !

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Could you post pictures of the interior and tail-lights? I am looking for some sun visors, console lid, seats (if lumbar) and also a LT1 fuel pump, stereo if a C/D with equalizer.

Also interested possibly in the T-Top roof
PM me with all the questions you have ., I dont think kevin would like me posting 4th gen pictures on here
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Re: Finally got my donor car for my swap !

Isn't that the engine with the "optispark" distributor? Weren't there reliability issues with that? Aside from that, are you going to have to do a lot of wiring surgery? I'll be curious and lurking to see how this turns out. Best of luck and keep those pics comin'!
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Re: Finally got my donor car for my swap !

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Isn't that the engine with the "optispark" distributor? Weren't there reliability issues with that? Aside from that, are you going to have to do a lot of wiring surgery? I'll be curious and lurking to see how this turns out. Best of luck and keep those pics comin'!
yes. it has the Optispark. From what i've read is that they have venting issue that can easily be solved with a vented cap and the water pump weep hole is right above the Optispark . I've seen another member on here tap a barbed fitting and used a piece of hose to have the weep hole drain away from the Optispark. Wiring should not be too difficult since there is schematics for this swap.

the car itself isn't too bad . it has damage on the rear quarters aaaaaand
i'm not a 4th gen guy . I love my thirdgen too much .
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They make cage for the opti ...
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Re: Finally got my donor car for my swap !

Nice looks like it is an okay car. I used a black one that got tagged in the rear
The swap is pretty easy besides the wiring
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