hay guys i just joined looks like a cool site,well here is my deal i have a 88 camaro with a 2.8 i don't care about h.p in this car what years v-6 will bolt wright in junk yard style.. thanks. if its not broke i didn't fix it.

 

Welcome aboard thirdgen.org.

I moved this to the V6 forum, where you should get better responses.

 

What are you looking for? A replacement 2.8? Any rwd 2.8/3.1/3.4 from '82-'96 will bolt in. Avoid pre-'85 blocks (and '85 S-10/Blazer) because of the small mains. I'd look for a 3.4 4th gen.

 

sounds good to me,i found a 87 2.8 hopefully not alot of changes to put this one in,i think its out of a blazer. what do you think.thanks for your help bl85c. if its not broke i didn't fix it.

 

What's wrong with the one in there now? Is the bottom end trash?

You'll need to keep everything above the cylinder heads exactly the same on your car. While you're at it, throw some head gaskets, front and rear oil seals and timing chain and cover gaskets, and a water pump on there. Put the engine in and go.

 

just old and worn out, runs on like 2 cylinders out of 6 my guess is cam is junk, i can get a motor for 200.00 with 75000 on it,i don't think i can go wrong,i hope any way. if it,s not broke i didn't fix it.

 

Yeah that sounds like a decent price. These 60 degree v-6's are not the most sought after engines. I love them but they are not as common as the 350 small block. I would try to buy the engine in a vehicle so I could hear it run before its pulled or I would see about getting a warranty. Even if its 90 days. You will know if its bad by then. Swapping an engine is a great learning experience. Then you can take your old engine and build it if you plan on staying with a 6.

Kevin

 

thanks i think i will rebuild the old one after i change it out.i don't need a learning experience we oval race so i have changed alot of motors in my day.lol. if its not broke i didn't fix it.

 

if you use the 3.1 or the 3.4 the IAT AND TPS sensor plugs were different on those throttle bodies. just re use the 2.8 TB and your golden (other than the sensor they are the same TB. I'm having to rewire mine cause I dont have the orginal 2.8 TB)