2.8L V6 to 4.3L Vortec V6
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From: Mobile, AL
Car: 1983 Camaro Berlinetta
Engine: 2.8L Carb V6
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: Stock
2.8L V6 to 4.3L Vortec V6
I have an '83 Camaro Berlinetta with the 2.8L V6. I'd like a little more out of the car and am wondering if a 4.3L Vortec V6 will squeeze into the engine compartment/fit the stock transmission (5-speed manual). I am hoping to drop the Vortec in with the stock transmission. Please help, need advice!
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From: Florida
Car: 1989 Camaro RS
Engine: LH6
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Auburn Posi
Re: 2.8L V6 to 4.3L Vortec V6
I have an '83 Camaro Berlinetta with the 2.8L V6. I'd like a little more out of the car and am wondering if a 4.3L Vortec V6 will squeeze into the engine compartment/fit the stock transmission (5-speed manual). I am hoping to drop the Vortec in with the stock transmission. Please help, need advice!
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From: Lincolnton, NC
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 97 5.7 Vortec LT4 hotcam
Transmission: 700 r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: 2.8L V6 to 4.3L Vortec V6
yep, the 4.3 has the same bolt pattern as the 350. It wont bolt to your existing transmission.
As far as fitting, it will easily fit. It is smaller then a sbc and they came in these cars. Big Blocks will even fit in these cars.
As far as fitting, it will easily fit. It is smaller then a sbc and they came in these cars. Big Blocks will even fit in these cars.
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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
You will have to custom fabricate mounts for a 4.3 V6. Although it is basically a 5.7 with two cylinders missing, they moved the engine mounts relative to the bellhousing on the 4.3.
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