How can I tell if my engine is the original?

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1988 Camaro RS
2.8L five speed
Money pit from hell!!

1988 Camaro
2.8L automatic
t-tops
160* THERMO
Rapid fire plugs

 

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[This message has been edited by KED85 (edited February 18, 2001).]

 

Good question!
I disguised mine to look exactly like the original 2.8.
For smog purposes and sleeper effect.
I've had 4 peopole look and know I swapped. They can't tell any difference.
I left lots of grease on swapped engine to disguise work, too.
I'll find out how well it'll work, next week.
I'm gonna bring it to smog guy for a preview look. Lure him into believing I didn't do a block swap.
My main motive was passage of CA smog test and NOT pay $300 for smog recertification sticker (because of engine swap).
Extras are TONS OF TORQUE

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

Is there at least a way to tell if it's 2.8 or 3.1 or 3.4?

[This message has been edited by HIX5000 (edited February 18, 2001).]

 

a 3.1 is also a kick *** V6 the 3.4 is not the only way to go.. i have beaten quite a few 3.4s with my all stock 3.1

 

The "2.8" is cast into the motor on the side. I don't remember which side though- driver's side, maybe? It's dead center of whichever side it's on, if that helps. You'll need to look at the BLOCK, not the heads/valve covers/oil pan. The VIN number is also on the engine somewhere... I'll see if I can find that info for you tonight.


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards
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Ah! Here's KED85's old message on the location of the engine's size & VIN numbers:

https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/...ML/001009.html

 

Thanks Tom i'll take a look when I get home.