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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS, 84 2.8 5speed
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Engine swap advice?

Hey everyone, i currently have a 1991 Camaro RS, it has a 305 carbed engine, stock trans, and its starting to loose its power, as the enging is the original that came with the car.

the car was owned by a guy that swapped the fuel injection with a carb, so the computer isnt there and the harness is all messed up.

I was planning on getting an LS1, but i think it would be cheaper for a 350 carbed. I don't know much about the LS1, so i have a couple questions.

1. Can LS1s be carbed?
2. How would an LS1 compare to a 350? (was planning on adding a supercharger to the 350)

Any advice would be appreciated.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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Re: Engine swap advice?

Originally Posted by Jk_Under
1. Can LS1s be carbed?.
Sure
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-71187/

but you need a electronic controller for the Ignition
http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/...d=#moreDetails

Originally Posted by Jk_Under
2. How would an LS1 compare to a 350?
More Hp stock ( and easier to make Hp on ) than 350 but swap costs need to be accounted for
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...ice-lists.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...1-instead.html

5.3 truck motors are cheap and popular swaps into 3rd Gen's
Check out
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sear...archid=5310041
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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Re: Engine swap advice?

IMO the 5.3 is another wonderful motor from GM. Hence the popularity.
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