Hi all, I'm new here but not to Camaros as they have been a part of me my entire life. Just some background, as a kid my uncle owned a 73 Camaro, loved that car and I actually bought the car from him 10 years ago when he got divorced. I spent 5-6 years restoring it with my dad and it now sits on my back yard.

My first car when I got my license however was a 1986 Camaro sports coupe, nothing fancy. I loved that car to death, that was the car I took my wife out on our first date with. Like so many others, I sold it and later regretted it.

Well while I was driving to work last week I passed a white 1984 Camaro sports coupe that had a for sale sign. The interior was identical to my 86 but the front nose looked a bit different. The car has 75k original miles and is an absolute cream puff. Not a speck of rust or rot on or under. The original paint shines beautifully as there isn't a dent or scratch on her. I called the owner and she (yes she) came out and popped the hood and to my dissapointment the Iron Duke was staring me in the face.

Look I'm a sucker for originality. But a four cylinder? I don't think I could deal with that. This car doesn't even have a spoiler! I love it! I love the look of plain Jane Camaros and this just calls to me. I'd hate to yank out the original motor and put in a 350 and ruin such an unmolested car. She's asking 2500.

What would be involved in putting a 350 in the car? I'm sure it could be done but at what cost? Is it even worth it? I fell in love with the car and just need some advice with this. Thanks sorry for the long post.

 

It's more than just the engine/transmission that you would be changing . The front springs are different from the 4 cyl to the 8 cyl , the exhaust of course would be different , the 4 cyl likely had thinner sway bars , and so on .

My idea ?

Buy it , and leave it 100% stock ..... Except , for whatever changes would be required to put either a turbo , nitrous , or both on it