Z-32 needs a new engine, are all years compatible ?

Jun 07, 2006 Last reply: 20 years ago 1 Replies

I own a 1993 Z-32 the engine was stolen along with about half my interior including the seats! Will all engines 1990 thru 1996 work in my Z-32. One shop said they could put in 91 engine with the same 121xxx miles on it and I'd never know the difference. So I'm not sure they are right ?



I called another shop and they said there are minor differencs in the 92 engine but it would bolt up so long as a buy an engine with a 5 speed bell housing. They said I need an engine with its wiring harness in tact, but said my harmonic balancer is differnet but were vague as to what this part is and whether I could get one off the 92 model and it would work.



So I need some advice as to whether its worth saving $250 on a 1992 engine and go that route or find a 93 thru 95 engine. I live near Chattanooga, anybody know of a Z shop nearby ? Thanks.



The later versions had improvements like better VTC's that don't leak oil and rattle etc. Just upgrading the VTC's to the later ones is $1000 in parts alone!

The trans type makes no difference so those people are clueless.

Find another shop.

We're in Atlanta. And yes you want a 93-95 engine if you can find one.

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