Helping a friend with a 84 Camaro the, 2.8 thru a ROD,(big mess) He has a 4.3 out of a 89 Blazer. I have read through every message posted over the last year and no one has asked about using a 4.3 in a Camaro, Will it, can it, should it fit? if so how bout some pointers. Could really use your help!!
MARCO

 

Marco:
First you will have to change the trans. the 4.3 uses the same as a V-8. GM never installed that eng. in an f-body so you will encounter many problems that have not been dealt with such as: manifolds or headers, smog, computer,etc. Be ready for a major challenge.
Don>>>

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'92 CAMARO RS
305 TBI 5/spd (now TPI)

'69 camaro-BB,Lenco,1050 dominators
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[This message has been edited by Dyno Don (edited January 07, 2001).]

 

The 4.3 is basicly a 6 cyl. version of a 350. I can't remember if the motor mounts are indexed off of the front or back, but that is the only real prob I can see. Exhaust and other things should not be real hard. The computer will most likely need to come from a 4.3 equipped vechicle to use the TBI. I wonder if you can use the puter from a 305 TBI and change the prom?

BTW, I have an 89 blazer that needs a 4.3 has a 700R4 4X4 etc... sell it cheap

 

The 2.8,3.1,3.4 are all 60 degree blocks, the 4.3 is a 90 degree block, (350 - 2cyls).
It will take some effort to get it to work. Better choice would be a 3.4 (unless you have a 4.3 laying around )

-Patrick
Working on 85 Cherokee 2.5 -> 3.1 conversion

 

Also, the 3.4 was designed by GM to be a more reliable replacement engine for the 2.8 which seems to have big problems throwing rods.

 

all i can say is you never really looked if you didn't see anything by me asking 4.3 questions. part of the problem is i refer to it as my little engine or my 350 -2. too many people will flame you for doing it, as you can see here. mine is going in a 85 drag car. i'm just short of installing the engine.

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ICON Motorsports
1st & 3rd

 

Hay ede,
Does that mean that you have put a 4.3 in a Camaro?