j260z Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 i found a 95 caprice taxi in the jy today with a 5.7 engine. i was wondering if this was the same 260 hp LT1 from the impala SS? it didn't have the distributor behind the intake so i'm wondering if this is the optispark unit or not. being in a taxi i'm sure it is beat but i can pick up the engine complete for about $250 CAD. is this worthwhile? and whatelse would be needed if i did pull this engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 WOW man thats cheap for complete. Whats $250 CAD in US $? Like $2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Just make sure that it is in fact the 5.7L and not the 4.3L. They look very very similar. The displacement is embossed on the driver's side of the block at the bell housing boss. If it is a 5.7L, then hell yeah, grab it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted February 26, 2004 Author Share Posted February 26, 2004 i went ahead and got it. and it's already completely torn down and the block is going out to get dipped tomorrow. other than some serious miles on it the only problem with it seems to be both head gaskets were leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 kewl=nice buy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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