1987 Camaro 2.8 fi to 3.4
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1987 Camaro 2.8 fi to 3.4
Just wanted some info on a swap from a stock 2.8 to a 3.4, Does the 3.4 have to come from a Camaro donor. Or can it be from s-10.
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Re: 1987 Camaro 2.8 fi to 3.4
Because the 2.8 just won't cut it. Had a problem keeping up during the 2009 Hot Rod Power Tour. I have a 305 V8 but your only going to see about 35 more hsp, out of the 305. Cost to Carb., dist. and other items seems a bit much. I have read some articles that state that its not that much trouble to swap the 3.4 and you can keep the original dist. and fuel system.
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Re: 1987 Camaro 2.8 fi to 3.4
Interesting. You could go with the tpi 305. That would be a decent gain in power/torque but would still keep your engine reliability good and costs down pretty good, too.
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Re: 1987 Camaro 2.8 fi to 3.4
I used this article in my swap, and there are quite a few threads in the V6 forum from those of us who did this swap
edit: my old ride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325040/2
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