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86&88 engine differences

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03-08-2007, 10:41 PM
Is the head on the 86 TC the same as whats on the 88. Which is better?
Also, what about the bottom end, are they the same or is one better than the other?
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03-08-2007, 11:00 PM
Doesn't matter. Use whatever one is in the best shape.
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03-09-2007, 03:08 AM
The head and short block are the same. The differences are all bolt on components.
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