hey bros, i have a 84 camaro z28, with a 305 engine, want to put a 383 stroker crate engine, GM mechanic says to much power and the car can twist. it is a t roof car. recommends i install a 350 in this car. any suggestions on the 383/427 hp. ii is a patriot engine. please help. thanks.

 

Weld in sub frame connectors... wonder bar, strut tower brace, Rear Lower control Arms / Panhard bard (adjustable if you changed the springs or stock tire size... Good tranny and rear end... have fun!

Raf

 

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I have a 1984 Pontiac Trans Am T-top car with a Minirammed 385 stroker, with 400+ RWHP on the dyno rollers. That's about 460 - 475 HP at the crank. It's a low 12-second, 114 MPH car.



Even before swapping motors I was getting wrinkling in the sail panels, because I drag raced and autocrossed it a lot. Once I installed subframe connectors, all those problems went away. you need subframe connectors, lower control arms in the rear, and an aftermarket panhard rod. Those three parts first. Then, go through your axle and put in an AAM axle cover with integrated stud pre-loaders. It'll help hold the axle together. After that, you should be okay with 383 power.