i own a 1989 camaro rs v6 2.8L (to slow) so i am planning on buying a chevy 454 big block and i am wondering will this engine fit in this car or what engine should i buy th engine compartment is reall huge in my rs so i think a 454 with some work will go in any responce will be greatly appreciated and also how hard is it to get a 6 speed from a vette and put it on this engine and will it work?

 

My best suggestion is to get a car that was an 8 with a blown motor in it. It is a ton of work to swap from the 6 and it would be cheaper and easier to get an 8 cylinder car. I got my camaro hoping to swap an 8, but ended up getting a trans am due to the fact that it just bolts in.

 

Dude. Use the period key now and then.

V6 or V8 - it doesn't matter. The big block is such a big change that the things you have to swap out are the same regardless. My car was a 2.8L with a 5-speed. A Vette ZF6 doesn't fit without major tranny tunnel changes and it's very expensive anyway.

 

I'll take this oppertunity to point out that the archives are full of the information you seek. This question has been coming up on average of every two weeks for sometime now. If you go up to the top and use the search function you will be able to find enough reading material to keep you busy for about a month.

Oh, and Welcome to the boards! If you still have any questions after your search feel free to ask and we'll see if we can help you out.

 

just so you know....a 454 isn't a 5.0L....it's a 6.6L

 

If your going to get that picky it's not a 6.6L, 454 = 7.4L

 

i cant buy a new car i already own a couple all i want to know how much is this gonna cost me and emm as far as the 454 not bieng 5.0L uhmm i was at the shop that rebuilt it and i think thye would know what liter it is.ok how about instead of this 454 i get a 350 small block? i just want to know how much do u think it will cost to do the swap?cant buy another car i am stuck with this one

 

According to your profile your about 13 years old, so I'm not going to argue with you on how many liters a 454 works out to be, call your local Chevy dealer and ask.

After you ask your local dealer search the archives then get back to us.

 

ok anyone besides the child have any suggestions?

 

ok how about this engine
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...item=601511476

 

C'mon, if you don't know that a 5.0L is a 305 then you shouldn't even be thinking about an engine swap!!!! Just for a rough estimate you can figure about 60 cubic inches per Litre. You do the math. And ***, if a shop told you that a 5.0L is a 454, I would REALLY think twice about asking them to do my engine swap!! Just a thought.

 

305 cubic inches equals 5.0 liters. 454 is 7.4 liters. If you are basing your knowledge on what some guy told you, why would you argue about it with people who actually know for themselves?

Here is an analogy for you. Cubic inches is to liters what inches are to feet. When you measure something that is a certain length (say 12 inches long), you can tell people it's 12 inches long or that it's 1 foot long, because they're equivalent. It's not possible for something to be 14 inches long and still 1 foot long. That's what you're saying by arguing that 454 is 5.0. They're both units of measuring the volume of the cylinders, and there are roughly 305 cubic inches in five liters.

BTW, any shop that thinks 454 cubic inches equals 5.0 liters would not be touching MY cars with a 10 foot pole!

 

Ok guys, I think the point has been made that a 454 isnt 5 liters.
Lets move on.

 

ok i was wrong about the liters i admit that sorry need to read more
but has any one done uch a thing with this year camaro?who i can talk to?

 

I probably know the answer to 90+% of your questions, but after you last comment to me I'm not sure I want to help.

A small piece of advice since your new here. If you want help don't get an attitude.

 

I want an 8.8 liter (8852) 540 CID

If you're just looking to do a swap, stick to a small block like a 350. The swap will be a lot easier.

 

ok i think i will stay with in the small block region i have 6K to spend so i should be able to do something i just want to show ricers where the power is at in vegas

 

I'll sell you a tight 5.0 that makes 330 horsepower (probably 350 gross!) with phat blown piston rings for $4k. Boy does she smoke! Just pay someone $600 to drop it in and leave those ricers behind!

 

I believe it is "Technician"....Re: your profile SON...

 

man you are lucky to have 6K to spend on your car.......u should do the swap i was GONNA do but i dont have enough money for it

its like 1300 for the kit..

check it out
420hp and bout the same torque......NICE!!!

system MaxII

its like 1300 for the kit outta jegs.....if its not on page 61 then its around there.....

but all you really need is a good 350 5.7liter shortblock.....


as for me.......im doin the vortec 350 swap.....it wont b as fast but its good enough for me....i just wanna get into the 13's...and also to show those ricers whats up...lol

and hey they are right......dont get an attitude on here....im only 16 and i have been yelled at b4 for not knowing everything....but its ok.....cuz you will still get some GREAT help from the nice considerate people


good luck man..........and post some pics of your car....and im sure people will b able to tell you what you can blow the rest of that money on..... .........and ya know if you dont....u could always DONATE some to another third gener........my address is 123 S 6th street Hickville,Indiana.....hahaha

 

All you guys are wrong. I have never heard of a 7.4. And a 6.6 is a 400-403. A 454 is the same litres as a 455 (beleive me, I know) and thats 7.7. I personaly would go with a 350 v6. Its rare and hard to find, but they are really great.

 

I love how people pop out of thin air and think their the ****. A 350 v6? you dont belong on this board if you are going to be such an ***.

 

Thank you dearly for putting the flag of freedom for the white man. Your the best. And yes there is a 350 v6. Ask a REAL gm guy.

 

I'm sorry I'm so ignorant and could never hope to be as smart and cunning as you, I'm just white trash.

 

Now just a minute. Whats up your ***? Im not bothering anyone. I just replied to a question and posted my own. I'm not asking for criticizm, I just wanted my question answered. And its obvious you cant take in when you dont know the answer. Grow up.

 

Me growup!!! You insulted me too! I just hate how people show up and start talking like they know everything. Do I know for certain that a 350 V6 doesnt exist? No. Do I know know enough to call you out and tell you to prove it? Yes.

 

This is rediculous. This is getting locked, but to clarify...
a 454 is 454 Cubic Inches = 7.44106 Liters
Go here and check it out:
http://microimg.com/science/volume_equiv.html
A 455 is 7.45745 Liters

Enough of this flame BS.