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2.8L V6 to 3.8

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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2.8L V6 to 3.8

hi guys
i own a 86 camaro with a 2.8L V6.i found a wrecked 99 firebird that i can buy in a good price.the thing is that i live in greece and that is the only chance to swap a better engine.i can't find any other engines here.i guess i can swap the engine,the ecu-harness and the 5 speed transmission..right?does anybody did this before?any help would be appreciated!
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Car: 1994 Trans Am - 1992 Firebird
Engine: LT1 5.7 V8 - 3.1 V6
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / LSD
Re: 2.8L V6 to 3.8

someone on camarov6.com is trying this i believe...

3.8 is a 90 degree where the 2.8 is 60 degree so you'll need to pretty much swap everything...harness/comp., kmember, trans member?

Originally Posted by GR-Z
hi guys
i own a 86 camaro with a 2.8L V6.i found a wrecked 99 firebird that i can buy in a good price.the thing is that i live in greece and that is the only chance to swap a better engine.i can't find any other engines here.i guess i can swap the engine,the ecu-harness and the 5 speed transmission..right?does anybody did this before?any help would be appreciated!
thanks
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