95 caprice Swap

120,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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95HEAVYCHEVY
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I have a 95 caprice with a 4.3L and i wanted to know how difficult it would be to drop in a 5.7L LT1
Feb 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Havent done one, but it should be doable, just make sure you are chevy motor to chevy transmission. Dont forget the new PCM!
Feb 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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95HEAVYCHEVY
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Well from what i have researched the impala ss has the same 4l60e transmission. So i have been told i can use the same transmission. I just didnt know if it would drop right in since the are the same body style. What is the PCM?
Feb 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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MERLIN2021
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yes it should go in and bolt up. pcm=computer. Powertrain control mudule.
Feb 17, 2011 at 8:49 AM
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