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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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91 Firebird 5.7 into an 87 Camaro 5.7 car

Hey guys quick question, will a 1991 Firebird 5.7 motor fit into my 1987 IrocZ originally 5.7 motor car? The Firebird motor is listed at 245 HP and the Camaro 5.7 at 225, why the difference and will it fit? And is it just a drop in, because the Firebird engine is complete,
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Depends.

Depends on how much of the '91 engine you put in. Longblock? Bolts right in. After that, you'll have things to get around.

'91 was speed density, dual cat, and had a slightly bigger cam.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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How about a GTA engine 1988 5.7 TPI?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
What are you asking about?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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engine

complete engine from a GTA TPI 1988 drop in?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Yes.

And the '91 engine would too, if you put your '87 TPI stuff on it.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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What kind of parts will I have to change from my TPI to the other?
I'm probably going to go with the 88 GTA TPI motor.
thanks for the input guys, really helpfull.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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May i ask why you are doing this? Especially with the GTA, if it doesnt have to die, dont kill it.
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