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Old 03-21-2008, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by M.B.DOC View Post
The 1988 motor will work & fit w/o too much trouble.
The 1988 motor requires a HIGHER octane fuel due to higher compression.
The 1988 motor will require instlation of a pilot bearing for the manual trans.
You must use the flywheel from the 1986 car & the correct clutch for that car.
You can use the distributor & ignition system from the 1986 motor in the 1988 motor w/o any problem.

The oil pans are the same.

Oil pans are the same between a 4 cylinder and a 6 cylinder????

Jim
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