can any one tell me?
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From: newport news, Va
Car: 1983 camaro z28
Engine: 5.0
Transmission: turbo350
can any one tell me?
I have a 1983 Camaro with a 4 banger and i would like to convert it to a 350 that i have can anyone help me out and tell what to do? i know you prob see this alot and i did a search on this board and came up with nothing so anything would help it is just bad when my Z26 beretta is faster then the camaro
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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
Welcome aboard.
I'd agree, the 4 banger in the Camaro was a sad, sad situation. Normally, I'd recommend to those without a V8 that they sell the car and buy a factory V8 car. But, that's typically to people with a V6, which at least can get out of its own way. Not sure what a 4-cyl car would be worth (probably more for parts than whole), so that may not even be an option.
How attached are you to this car? What kind of shape is it in (other than the engine, of course)? Does it have any sentimental value?
The reason I ask is that you're looking at basically the same work as a V6 to V8 swap. There's plenty of posts about that topic. The best way to go about it is to get a factory V8 donor car (one that's been wrecked, typically) and swap all the V8-specific stuff from it to your car. It's a lot of work, especially if you have emissions concerns that require all of the factory equipment. It's also best to have the same brand (Camaro) and close to the same year as your car for the donor.
Hope that helps. Look over the V6 to V8 posts, come on back with any other questions.
I'd agree, the 4 banger in the Camaro was a sad, sad situation. Normally, I'd recommend to those without a V8 that they sell the car and buy a factory V8 car. But, that's typically to people with a V6, which at least can get out of its own way. Not sure what a 4-cyl car would be worth (probably more for parts than whole), so that may not even be an option.
How attached are you to this car? What kind of shape is it in (other than the engine, of course)? Does it have any sentimental value?
The reason I ask is that you're looking at basically the same work as a V6 to V8 swap. There's plenty of posts about that topic. The best way to go about it is to get a factory V8 donor car (one that's been wrecked, typically) and swap all the V8-specific stuff from it to your car. It's a lot of work, especially if you have emissions concerns that require all of the factory equipment. It's also best to have the same brand (Camaro) and close to the same year as your car for the donor.
Hope that helps. Look over the V6 to V8 posts, come on back with any other questions.