fixing up camaro and needs help - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

m145mcc · 08-21-2009, 01:41 AM

im new to this forum i,m looking to get a 1988 camaro and the one i have my eye needs some engine work and i have the money to replace i was waning to know what kind of engine to get (not to car smart yet) also i wana replace the transmission any help with information would be great oh also i don't want to keep her stock after market and performance parts suggestions are welcome ... thanks

Atilla the Fun · 08-21-2009, 04:41 PM

I'm not gonna get too specific yet, you haven't given us very much info. But generally, find yourself an '87-up 350 shortblock, then we can go from there.

m145mcc · 08-21-2009, 11:35 PM

this is a very dumb question .. but dose it have to be a 350 short block ... and what is that again I'm very very very new to cars

m145mcc · 08-22-2009, 12:04 AM

could i use this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBF-4...Q5fAccessories

Atilla the Fun · 08-22-2009, 01:27 PM

No, you can't use that, it's a Ford. And do you even have that much $ to be putting into an engine? If so, you should be getting this:
http://www.sdparts.com/product/12498...inumHeads.aspx
or this:
http://www.sdparts.com/product/17801...reHarness.aspx

m145mcc · 08-22-2009, 06:59 PM

lol i have been doing some reading and your right that would not have worked .. but yes i do have that much to sink in to this car ... would this one work http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=244120 ... i want at least 450 horse power under the hood