89 Camaro engine swaps
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Car: 1989 Camaro RS Convertible
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89 Camaro engine swaps
what other camaro engines will fit in my 89 Rs
it was orinally a V8 305 TBI
automatic
what other camaro or corvette engines can i get
it was orinally a V8 305 TBI
automatic
what other camaro or corvette engines can i get
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From: Sussex County, NJ
Car: 1994 Z28
Engine: 355 LT1
Transmission: T56
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Re: 89 Camaro engine swaps
The problem is if you don't go to carbed you are looking at replacing the computer and harness if you go to a bigger motor or a different form of fuel injection.
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: LQ9/L92
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: 89 Camaro engine swaps
being in California, you're a bit more limited due to the emissions regulations. You've got to go by the book moreso than the rest of us (which unfortunately means no big block zraffz)
They're going to be picky about what they see and what it puts out for exhaust, so you need to make sure anything you swap is CARB-certified
They're going to be picky about what they see and what it puts out for exhaust, so you need to make sure anything you swap is CARB-certified
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
'89-later B-body (Caprice, Roadmaster, etc.) are also legal.
Basically, has to be a passenger car engine '89-later, with all of the emissions equipment that came with the car from which the engine comes (or, as stated, CARB-certified replacement parts).
Basically, has to be a passenger car engine '89-later, with all of the emissions equipment that came with the car from which the engine comes (or, as stated, CARB-certified replacement parts).
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