1994 Tru 1996
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1994 Tru 1996
I was just wondering what the diff was between 94 and 96 LT1's.
If anyone know's i would appreciate some info?The reason why iam asking is iam about to buy a use motor out of a 1996 z28 an i have a 94 Z28 thanx David.
1 more thing is there any diff in the hp from auto to manual the motor is a auto and o have a 6 speed
If anyone know's i would appreciate some info?The reason why iam asking is iam about to buy a use motor out of a 1996 z28 an i have a 94 Z28 thanx David.
1 more thing is there any diff in the hp from auto to manual the motor is a auto and o have a 6 speed
Last edited by ALEX94; Aug 4, 2003 at 01:27 AM.
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94 had non vented opti spark
95-96 had vented
94-95 OBD I
96 OBD II
94-95 was rated at 275 HP
96 rated at 280 HP
The HP difference was because of the dual cat exhaust on the 96.
The only HP difference between an A4 and M6 is due to loss through the drive train.
95-96 had vented
94-95 OBD I
96 OBD II
94-95 was rated at 275 HP
96 rated at 280 HP
The HP difference was because of the dual cat exhaust on the 96.
The only HP difference between an A4 and M6 is due to loss through the drive train.
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Yes, it will. Just swap the 94 knock sensor over to the 96 engine and use the 94 harness and PCM. Use the 94 exhaust manifolds and swap the optispark (distributor) harness from the 96 harness to the 94 engine harness. That's about it.
Last edited by madwolf; Aug 4, 2003 at 02:01 AM.
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What I meant is, use the 94 engine wiring harness and PCM on the 96 engine. Since the 94 had a non-vented opti, the opti harness is different and won't work on the 96 engine. So then use the 96 opti harness instead of the 94 opti harness. These two will swap without any problems and without having to cut any wires.
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From: Your rear view mirror...
Originally posted by craigffb
94 had non vented opti spark
95-96 had vented
94-95 OBD I
96 OBD II
94-95 was rated at 275 HP
96 rated at 280 HP
The HP difference was because of the dual cat exhaust on the 96.
The only HP difference between an A4 and M6 is due to loss through the drive train.
94 had non vented opti spark
95-96 had vented
94-95 OBD I
96 OBD II
94-95 was rated at 275 HP
96 rated at 280 HP
The HP difference was because of the dual cat exhaust on the 96.
The only HP difference between an A4 and M6 is due to loss through the drive train.
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From: Your rear view mirror...
Originally posted by craigffb
If your saying you already have a M6 just make sure you get a PCM for an M6 car when you get the motor.
If your saying you already have a M6 just make sure you get a PCM for an M6 car when you get the motor.
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Originally posted by madwolf
What I meant is, use the 94 engine wiring harness and PCM on the 96 engine. Since the 94 had a non-vented opti, the opti harness is different and won't work on the 96 engine. So then use the 96 opti harness instead of the 94 opti harness. These two will swap without any problems and without having to cut any wires.
What I meant is, use the 94 engine wiring harness and PCM on the 96 engine. Since the 94 had a non-vented opti, the opti harness is different and won't work on the 96 engine. So then use the 96 opti harness instead of the 94 opti harness. These two will swap without any problems and without having to cut any wires.
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Originally posted by Fastbird93
You WILL have to flatten the two notches on the 96 opti harness pigatil plug for the end that connects to the cars wiring harness. We just found this out, and I'm suprised that I haven't seen anyone mention this before. The non-vented opti wiring harness has a single notch guide in the plugs. The vented harness has two offset notched guides. You have to scrape down the raised portion on the opti harness when doing a vented swap. Want proof?? This had to be done to both of my cars.
You WILL have to flatten the two notches on the 96 opti harness pigatil plug for the end that connects to the cars wiring harness. We just found this out, and I'm suprised that I haven't seen anyone mention this before. The non-vented opti wiring harness has a single notch guide in the plugs. The vented harness has two offset notched guides. You have to scrape down the raised portion on the opti harness when doing a vented swap. Want proof?? This had to be done to both of my cars.
