Will a 3800 series 2 V6 mount in a 1986 Camaro without modifications?
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Car: 1986 Camaro Sport Coupe
Engine: 2.8L V6 Multi-Port Fuel Injection
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Axle/Gears: 3.42
Will a 3800 series 2 V6 mount in a 1986 Camaro without modifications?
I have a 1986 camaro with a 2.8 liter v6 and I'm trying to figure out if a modern 3800 series 2 V6 will mount without modifications to the motor mounts.
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Re: Will a 3800 series 2 V6 mount in a 1986 Camaro without modifications?
No, it will not. Custom mounts will need to be fabricated.
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Re: Will a 3800 series 2 V6 mount in a 1986 Camaro without modifications?
and then you will have to fabricate everything else- wiring, plumbing, etc..
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Re: Will a 3800 series 2 V6 mount in a 1986 Camaro without modifications?
Lol will a engine that never came in these car bolt right in?
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Re: Will a 3800 series 2 V6 mount in a 1986 Camaro without modifications?
A 3.4L will drop right in from a 93-95 F-body. You will have to use the external parts from the old 2.8L. Go to the V6 boards and read the stickies or search for "3.4L swap boogie". I did this swap about 10 years ago. Pretty easy and no modifications to anything. Pull the 2.8, swap parts to the 3.4, drop the 3.4 in.
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