92 Camaro RS 3.1L - Swap out the engine?
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92 Camaro RS 3.1L - Swap out the engine?
I'm really kinda tired of having just about everything pass me... 144 hp just isn't cutting it anymore!
I'm wanting to swap out the engine to a 305 TPI or a 350.. Has anyone else done this?
Can someone give me some info on how much this should cost?
I want to leave my T5 transmission if at all possible. That should cut the costs a bit!
I'm wanting to swap out the engine to a 305 TPI or a 350.. Has anyone else done this?
Can someone give me some info on how much this should cost?
I want to leave my T5 transmission if at all possible. That should cut the costs a bit!
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Well, I havent actually done the switch, but I did check into it, and see how much it would cost me. I decided to sell my 305 RS and buy a 90 Iroc or 91-92 Z28 with a 350.
In doing the swap, you can always keep your T5, but it wont be able to handle the power, and will more than likely break. I don't think the stock rear end will take the power either, so that would probably have to change. I believe the headers and exhaust system would also have to go. A simple swap just keeps adding up. I got the 305, and it made more sense to sell mine, and for another $3k-$4k buy the whole car.
Just my look on it. If you know enough to do the swap yourself, and don't have to pay for labor it might be worth it...
cya,
Jay
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'91 RS 305 5.0L V8
All stock for now...
In doing the swap, you can always keep your T5, but it wont be able to handle the power, and will more than likely break. I don't think the stock rear end will take the power either, so that would probably have to change. I believe the headers and exhaust system would also have to go. A simple swap just keeps adding up. I got the 305, and it made more sense to sell mine, and for another $3k-$4k buy the whole car.
Just my look on it. If you know enough to do the swap yourself, and don't have to pay for labor it might be worth it...
cya,
Jay
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'91 RS 305 5.0L V8
All stock for now...
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From: Orange, SoCal
Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners
Transmission: Tremec T56
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73
No, the V6 trans will not bolt up to a V8.
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[This message has been edited by Kevin91Z (edited March 15, 2001).]
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West Coast GM Shootout 2001!
1991 Camaro Z28
5.7L 5-Speed (originally 305)
13.25 @ 107.18 MPH
Southern California
Member: SoCal 3rd Gen F-Bodies
Webmaster: SoCal F-Bodies
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[This message has been edited by Kevin91Z (edited March 15, 2001).]
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From: Longview, Tx
Unless you're in love with your car, then it would be better to sell and buy a stock 8 cylinder. Your tranny won't bolt up, your front springs should be replaced too, and other minor things. You'll need brackets, a TPI (if you're goin TPI) and all that junk, so it would be cheaper to just buy one.
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Smile, you're in my rearview I'm joking, I have a v6.
See pics @ Billy's Firebird
92 Bird 3.1L Auto
Best $750 I ever spent....
DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!
Kills:
93 Mustang LX (Before Mods),98 or 99 Dodge Stratus (tough one, edged out at 40),
92 Camaro RS 305 TBI-Not too fair, his fuel pump went out 2 days later. Nice car, but not running right. 97+ Honda somethin or another...modded....kept at my door the entire way
Close Calls
94 Grand Am 3.1 V6, 92 Cavalier 3.1 V6
01 Porsche 911 Turbo (Had em till first gear)
Mods-Jet Stage 2 Performance Chip, Accel Cap/Rotor, Accel 8.8 MM Wires, Accell Coil, AC Delco Rapidfire Plugs, Dynomax Catback, K&N
AIM name OVRCLCK350
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Smile, you're in my rearview I'm joking, I have a v6.
See pics @ Billy's Firebird
92 Bird 3.1L Auto
Best $750 I ever spent....
DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!
Kills:
93 Mustang LX (Before Mods),98 or 99 Dodge Stratus (tough one, edged out at 40),
92 Camaro RS 305 TBI-Not too fair, his fuel pump went out 2 days later. Nice car, but not running right. 97+ Honda somethin or another...modded....kept at my door the entire way
Close Calls
94 Grand Am 3.1 V6, 92 Cavalier 3.1 V6
01 Porsche 911 Turbo (Had em till first gear)
Mods-Jet Stage 2 Performance Chip, Accel Cap/Rotor, Accel 8.8 MM Wires, Accell Coil, AC Delco Rapidfire Plugs, Dynomax Catback, K&N
AIM name OVRCLCK350
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