No, they are different. They do use the same console shifter though. I know that's not what you wanted to hear. Sorry.
5.7L Chevy 5.7L LT1
93-95, 275 hp - 96-97, 285 hp
What you mean your firebird not starting I dotn have a 96 firebird
I believe all 96 Caprice came with a lt1 engine. So if it the lt1, the stock hp would be 260. Same exact engine that is in the Impala SS for 94 95 96.
Highly doubtful as the 98 used the LS1 motor vs the LT1 for the 96, the practical answer would be no.
I believe that the both the 96 vette and caprice use the LT1 (I think 96 was the last year for the LT1). In that case, yes.
no
YES they are the same.
160 to185 degrees
Assuming you're referring to a 93-97 LT1, 275 93-95, 285 96-97
In the fuel tank.
16.8 gallons