1986 Camaro engine swap
1986 Camaro engine swap
I just bought a 1986 Chevy Camaro with the 2.8 liter v6 but I am wanting more power. Would I be able to swap it with a 350 or 372 and a th350 or 700r4 transmission I would like to hear your thoughts and opinions thanks.
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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
Yes. In fact, there is a sticky thread in the top section of this forum that covers the basics. If you still have specific questions, we can address those.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-read.html
Did you mean 327 rather than 372?
A 2wd V8 or 4.3 V6 TH700R-4 works fine. A TH350 introduces new issues.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...swap-read.html
Did you mean 327 rather than 372?
A 2wd V8 or 4.3 V6 TH700R-4 works fine. A TH350 introduces new issues.
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From: South Ms
Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 355 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt.Posi-3.73s
Re: 1986 Camaro engine swap
Nothing more inexpensive, practical, easy to mod, and readily available than the millions of gen 1 sbc 350s out there. They only built Lt1s for 5yrs or so.








