Few questions about swapping an engine from an 1988 camaro
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Few questions about swapping an engine from an 1988 camaro
I have a 1988 camaro that has a 2.8 v6. I want to swap out the engine to something a little bit better. i want to put a 305 from a 86 trans am in the car i found a few engines for pretty cheap. I was wondering what i have to change on the car to put that engine in. Do you i have to get a different transmission? also would there be anything special i have to buy or look out for? - thanks
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Re: Few questions about swapping an engine from an 1988 camaro
it's a bit of a project, but actually not that bad.
the rear gear ratio will be a bit high, but it'll work
yes you should swap the transmission too
your front end ends up sagging a bit too; v8s got heavier front springs, but it's not a big deal
just keep in mind the little things; rad hoses, fuel lines, ground points, TONS of stuff is different.
a wrecked donor car is best so it doesnt nickel-and-dime you to death
the rear gear ratio will be a bit high, but it'll work
yes you should swap the transmission too
your front end ends up sagging a bit too; v8s got heavier front springs, but it's not a big deal
just keep in mind the little things; rad hoses, fuel lines, ground points, TONS of stuff is different.
a wrecked donor car is best so it doesnt nickel-and-dime you to death
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From: Lafayette NJ
Car: 1988 GTA Trans AM
Engine: LB9 5.0 305
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: Few questions about swapping an engine from an 1988 camaro
it's a bit of a project, but actually not that bad.
the rear gear ratio will be a bit high, but it'll work
yes you should swap the transmission too
your front end ends up sagging a bit too; v8s got heavier front springs, but it's not a big deal
just keep in mind the little things; rad hoses, fuel lines, ground points, TONS of stuff is different.
a wrecked donor car is best so it doesnt nickel-and-dime you to death
the rear gear ratio will be a bit high, but it'll work
yes you should swap the transmission too
your front end ends up sagging a bit too; v8s got heavier front springs, but it's not a big deal
just keep in mind the little things; rad hoses, fuel lines, ground points, TONS of stuff is different.
a wrecked donor car is best so it doesnt nickel-and-dime you to death
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Re: Few questions about swapping an engine from an 1988 camaro
All your questions answered
V6 to V8 Swap - READ BEFORE POSTING NEW!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-read.html
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