Ok i have a FI camaro and i saw an 85 Camaro for sale around me. It's got 52K miles AT, PS, etc... for $1500..how much can you do to the carburated maro's is it more than the FI models....Also which cams are better in your view COmp or Crane.....(excuse n e spelling errors its really early for me)

 

If it's a 1985 Camaro and it's a carb, WALK AWAY.
It's to early for you!
1985 started MPFI!!

IF ya wanna cam, go the GM & get the 3.4 cam. Designed by CRANE CAMS for the v-6 series (or in other words, it's already in the 3.4 engine!!).
IT's a SUPERIOR design to anything out there.
AND get the 3.4 valve springs, too.
Designed for 6500RPM ambushes!!
Go with 1.52 roller tip rockers.
They fit under factory valve covers!
You already have the 3.4 heads. Same as 2.8/3.1
New chain, is $50 (w/gasket set) 800-831-0884 Norhtern Auto Parts, delivered. Speed Pro chain & Fel Pro gasket.

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

 

If it's an 85, it should be MPFI.

Does it -really- have 52K on it? Or 152K. 85 speedo's don't reach up into the hundreds of thousands. 152K seems more likely.


Assuming the body is in decent condition:

If it's FI and only got 52K, ****** it up!!!

If it's FI and has 152K, 1500 is a good price.

If it's carberated and has 52K, ehh...

If it's carberated and has 152K, talk him down alot or leave it.


As for mods... carbed cars tend to be easier to get at stuff, and to be less complicated, but also tend to make less power. If you can dial in a carb, I don't see why it should be that much of a problem.

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1985 Camaro SC - 2.8L, auto.

http://www.xenodrgn.f2s.com/Frontright.jpg

 

KED,
Whats the price on a 3.4 Cam?

 

well in all honesty i'm not sure its a carb i just assumed because of the age of the car....as for the mileage i know about the roll back of the 1 i have one with 120K and looks like 20K...he assured me that it was 52K...i haven't gone to look at the car yet but i will read you the ad...tomorrow i am takin a stop by to check it out...the ad reads:
1985 Chevy Camaro
AT,AC,PS,PB,AM/FM cass,red,6cyl,52K, $1500....it also has a pic of it but i don't ahve a scanner so i can't help you out...there

 

Here's a couple suggestions.
Any local GM dealer.
12363220-cam w/lifters
springs-12363215
retainers-12363216
All designed by Crane cams for GM
All standard on the 3.4 engines.
CHECK OUT A FWD engine.
Maybe get just the cam & springs & retainers & lifters from a wrecked car.
Save some moola!!

.050 lift (i)=204* (e)=216*
lift is .427"/.454
Lobe separation is 107*
Attainable 6500 RPM with proper springs.
Or call several hot rod catalogs
Try Northern Auto Parts 800-831-0884
Suiox City Iowa.

Also try www.kayauto.com
& ask for Saul Felix, tell him Karl w/ q 1974 Corvette & 1968 Camaro sent ya.
See if he can help ya.
Subject to contain
ATTN: SAUL FELIX PARTS/PRICE QUOTE

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

[This message has been edited by KED85 (edited July 08, 2001).]

 

[edit] By the way, something tells me I should say this: That's not laughing at anyone, it was just a funny answer...

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[This message has been edited by TomP (edited July 09, 2001).]

 

KED85,
A FWD Cam will fit, I thought the engines had small differences between FWD, and RWD, but if not, off to the junk yards I must go...

 

WAY COOL!
I think I may try visiting one myself!!
I can't wait to get this 2.8 in my S-10 Blazer alive again.
I did want a hotter cam for this MPFI head swap. Soon, I discover the compression in the engine, adjusting the valves.
I really want another 3.4 cam. These 2.8 cams have a flat spot about 2500 rpm or so.

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