I just picked up a 96 LT1 for my 95 T/A and I have heard that the opti's might be a lil' different in 96. I also heard the crank hub is different. Will I have any problems installing this motor in my T/A. As of right now I am transfering the heads and cam from my current engine to this new one but I do not have an Opti and was planning on using the one that came with the junk yard 96 lt1. Thanks, Brad

 

95/96 opti's are the same.

 

yep, its the 92-94 ones that are different (yes there was an lt1 in 92, the vette)

 

But they do have a different timing cover that I wont be able to use correct?

 

Use your 1995 timing cover, crank hub and knock sensor.

 

Shoebox, you are awesome. I am about to read your heads and cam swap article because as of right now I dont know exactly how to put my coyees timing chain on or set valve lash.

 

In 1996 OBDII included a crank position sensor. This sensor is mounted in the timing chain cover and requires a reluctor "gear" to be added to the crank snout. The crank hub was shortened to allow room for the reluctor gear.