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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 11:44 AM
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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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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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Re: 1986 Camaro engine swap

I'd go with an LT1 and trans swap from a 4th gen camaro or impala. Much better if and an inexpensive combo(of engine and trans) can be had for 1000 to 1800 depending on mileage
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 12:37 PM
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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.
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