Hey guys, I have recently starting thinking about doing an engine swap on my '95 Z and was wondering first off, what engine would be a good fit for this car in terms of work needed for the swap, power, torque, etc and secondly, if it was smarter to do a complete engine swap or if I should just consider rebuilding the badass LT1. Thanks for your help!

 

Installing any other engine besides the LT1 will require additional work, both mechanical and electrical. With proper mods the LT1 can be very competitive and streetable. Build it out to a 383, or even a 427 if want lots of torque.

 

i agree stick with the lt1...you can do a badass 383 or you can lower your compresion and run a supercharger these engines can make BIG numbers when built right...

 

x100 on a rebuild...buy a spare block and build the crap out of it

 

i agree wit wham. get a spare lt1 and build the f*** out of it. like i did only keep the car on the road while you build the motor. 383 splayed four bolt set of sick heads big cam aww man i cant wait till i go home in october

 

i'm thinking about ordering some of the new trickflow 21* heads...think those things are sick out of the box...then porting...OH GOD

 

i havent heard of them on a motor yet but they do flow pretty decent. the ones i got should be bad as hel! im guessin you would be ordering through AI for port 21* heads? if your plannin to run in the shootout ever the 21* heads will screw you

 

Thanks for the help fellas, sounds like I'm rebuilding my LT1 and looking forward to creating a new beast...

 

What's the difference between a short block and a long block?

 

Short block is a block with rotating assembly only (crank,pistons,rods,cam,and such) A long block is a complete engine minus intake, covers, and accesories Is this gonna be a daily driver?