Super60 needs specail block?

Hey guys, I had a question,, I was reading that in order to turn my car into a super60, that the block has to be I think they said 88 and newer, is that true, I can't use my 87,, and also if it is true,, why?
Thanks alot guys.
Dan

[iTurbo]

You can use any 2.2/2.5 block, prefereably from a turbo application. You'd be better off using the stronger 'common' block which started in '89. You can identify those by the lack of a fuel pump block off plate.

So my 87 block is basically out of the question if I don't want to have to worry about reliability problems, or something, right?
Thanks.
Dan

[BuRn__]

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Originally posted by Turismoman1987 So my 87 block is basically out of the question if I don't want to have to worry about reliability problems, or something, right? Thanks. Dan

not unless u want to push BIG power all the time.

[iTurbo]

I think an '87 block will do just fine. If you want to push over 300 HP, then the common block might be a little more insurance. I haven't heard of too many block failures though.

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Originally posted by BuRn__ not unless u want to push BIG power all the time.

Your '87 block will be just fine.

[glhsken]

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Originally posted by turbonut Your '87 block will be just fine.

Agreed... but insurance is always nice.