Engine SwapEverything about swapping an engine into your Third Gen.....be it V6, V8, LTX/LSX, crate engine, etc. Pictures, questions, answers, and work logs.
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i have an 82 camaro with a 305 crossfire. i want to put a 350 ram jet in it. can i fit it in. i want the GMPerformance crate engine part #12499120.
please let me know if you think that will fit. thanks and can i bolt up my trans to it
From a 283 to a 400, there is no physical size difference on the outside, short of the height if the chosen intake. And carb/air cleaner, for those engines equipped.
I have one in my 1988, a project that doesn't seem to finish itself, or allow me to do it either. Engine fits just fine, but the headers (Hedman) are very tight on the AC/Heater box, Hedman says I have adequate clearance, but I expect the plastic will either get very hot or melt. Can't find a relatively easy fix, so if someone else has a idea, please let me know. The problem seems to stem from the Vortec vs standard heads. Maybe it's just me since I haven't done anything like this before.
i put one in my 1990 1le.. i crated the original engine and tranny cause mine is one of 24 made that year with the 350 and i want it to be numbers matching if i ever do sell it... but i had to put a cowl hood on because the intake was rubbing slightly on the original. i got the car for 3k and have done a 13k$ restore on it. its not forsale, but offer the right amount... it is a SUPER RARE car.
If you believe your gonna melt some plastic with your headers, i would recommend, if Im not mistaken its ceramic heat wrap specifically for headers, it reduces the heat dramatically, I know its used on Motorcycles when the pipes are to close to your legs, its supposedly cool to the touch 30 seconds after the engine is turned off.
