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Jan 6, 2009 | 01:38 PM

bos

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I recently purchased a 1988 camaro and was told it had a 350 vortec in it. I then run the vin number and it came back as a 2.8 liter v6. There is a v8 in it but I'm not sure if it's a 305 or a 350. Can someone please help me with identifying what motor I have in my car? Also will the ecm for a 2.8 match the ecm for a v8? Need help pronto in WV. Thanks!

Jan 6, 2009 | 02:24 PM

NINÅ

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From: Mooresville NC

Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE

Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄

Transmission: 765R4

Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56

INSTANT V8. JUST ADD 2 CYLINDERS

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Look at the block.

The block has an engine identification number.

It’s just below the right cylinder head, to the rear of the timing cover.

Then get a friend at a dealership to look it up.

There are differences in the ECM but we don’t have the details here.

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Jan 6, 2009 | 11:52 PM

bos

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Re: INSTANT V8. JUST ADD 2 CYLINDERS

thanks

Jan 7, 2009 | 02:41 AM

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From: WA

Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z

Engine: 305 TPI (LB9)

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 2.77 posi

Re: INSTANT V8. JUST ADD 2 CYLINDERS

Here's a couple of suffix code lists. I don't know if they are 100% all inclusive... I think I tried to look up my block which was ended up being out of an '89 Blazer, and they didn't have it... But, who knows, it's probably worth a quick check:

And, here's a pretty clear picture of the location where you will find the suffix code.

Hope that helps. Good luck.