89 RS
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89 RS
Just picked up a 89 RS with a 2.8l V6. Gonna switch to a v8 just not sure what engine. This is my first camaro and while I know my way around a shop Ive never gone in depth like I plan to with this. Any ideas or suggested would be helpful. Thanks
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Re: 89 RS
Read and read lol. Plenty of info you could ever want on here. I believe there is a sticky specifically for doing V6 to V8 swaps. I believe there is quite a bit involved with putting a V8 in a V6 car; so if you haven't done it before do plenty of research.
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Re: 89 RS
What do you mean by quite a bit lol. I was hoping because the model year of the car supported a v8 it wouldnt be as bad lol. Wishful thinking I suppose.
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Every third gen supported the V8.
If you haven't done it yet, read the V6 to V8 swap sticky in the top section of this forum.
If you haven't done it yet, read the V6 to V8 swap sticky in the top section of this forum.