R. Mark Clayton wrote:
> "ReddDawg" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>
>
>>But it was stated: Don't forget there's a Vanos to be controlled by
>>the magic box... And
>>read up about the seal problem with the later double vanos system.
>>
>>????
>>
>>It is a 96 2.5.
>>
>
>
> IIRC the double vanos first appeared in the M52 TU which was introduced
> after 1996.
>
> You should also avoid the 'Nikasil' problem, as IIRC cast iron block were
> used in the USA.
>
>

One has to assume that since he will be dropping the 2.5 into a Chebby
Nova that the engine would also be from the US, no? So no Nikasil 2.5 l
engines in the US.

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-Fred W