Other car/truck engines that will fit 1987 Camaro
01-20-2008, 08:17 PM
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Other car/truck engines that will fit 1987 Camaro
Does anyone know of any other cars/trucks (make, model, year) whose engine will fit in a 1987 Camaro V6 2.8 liter? Also, do you know the approx. price? Thank you.
01-20-2008, 08:41 PM
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Car: 91 R/S , 89 dodge p/u
Engine: L31 GM crate re-cammed , 318
Transmission: T-5 , 4 speed auto
Axle/Gears: 3.42 , ?
Re: Other car/truck engines that will fit 1987 Camaro
any small block G.M. motor will fit . big blocks will also fit with work . price depends on how much you have to spend .
01-20-2008, 10:05 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Welcome aboard thirdgen.org.
Are you wanting to keep the V6, or go to a V8?
As far as I know, the only rear wheel drive 60 degree V6's used by GM were in 3rd gen f-bodies and S10-series vehicles, and they were different between the cars & trucks. The later 3rd gen V6's were 3.1 liter, and much improved over the 2.8. 3.4 liter 60 degree V6's are also out there, I believe they were used in early 4th gen f-bodies and some trucks. Also available as a crate engine. This all is discussed on the V6 forum.
If you're thinking V8, then what Tom said. Although, "fit" is a very relative term. Read the V6 to V8 swap sticky at the top of this forum.
Are you wanting to keep the V6, or go to a V8?
As far as I know, the only rear wheel drive 60 degree V6's used by GM were in 3rd gen f-bodies and S10-series vehicles, and they were different between the cars & trucks. The later 3rd gen V6's were 3.1 liter, and much improved over the 2.8. 3.4 liter 60 degree V6's are also out there, I believe they were used in early 4th gen f-bodies and some trucks. Also available as a crate engine. This all is discussed on the V6 forum.
If you're thinking V8, then what Tom said. Although, "fit" is a very relative term. Read the V6 to V8 swap sticky at the top of this forum.
01-20-2008, 10:11 PM
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: Other car/truck engines that will fit 1987 Camaro
Don't forget the GM 3.1 was available with TBI in the isuzu rodeo circa 1991-1992. The fiero 2.8 also shares many common parts.
01-21-2008, 01:57 AM
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Car: 75 Beast
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Re: Other car/truck engines that will fit 1987 Camaro
I saw a sad looking early 4gen at a local JY with 3.4L. IIRC GM at one time offered a complete retrofit kit for 2.8L to later 3.4L V6
http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/En...230&engCat=rpo
4.3 L is basically a 90 degree engine (similar to Gen 1 V8) whereas 2.8 L is 60 degree V6 with a different bell housings pattern. 4.3L can be fitted, but transmission swap (or bell housing adapter) should be considered.
//RF
http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/En...230&engCat=rpo
4.3 L is basically a 90 degree engine (similar to Gen 1 V8) whereas 2.8 L is 60 degree V6 with a different bell housings pattern. 4.3L can be fitted, but transmission swap (or bell housing adapter) should be considered.
//RF
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Re: Other car/truck engines that will fit 1987 Camaro
Thank you all so much for your quick responses. It looks like everything is going to work out (knock on wood). I had a bit of misfortune at a garage I took my car to and I found out today that they will be giving me a remanufactured motor with pretty much new everything except my original electronics and injectors (not just a motor pulled from another car and thrown in my car).
Thanks again for the quick responses. You are all awesome.
Thanks again for the quick responses. You are all awesome.
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