2.8L swap for 3.4L questions

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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Default 2.8L swap for 3.4L questions

okay, so i want to look into an engine swap..2.8L to a 3.4L

what all can i expect to replace/modify to go along w/ the new engine?

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...30-P25C56.aspx
engine ive been looking into
 
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Default RE: 2.8L swap for 3.4L questions

it should be a pretty straight forward swap
 
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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i appreciate the advice....i love my car but that 2.8 just aint cuttin it

tight budget bein 17 and workin part time at lame car wash makes it harder to accomplish what i want

my 85 camaro
 
Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:11 AM
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Default RE: 2.8L swap for 3.4L questions

You can pick up a low mileage engine at a salvage yard an save a good deal of money. Good yards will guarantee the engine to run OK but not the labor if it has to be replaced. The 3.4 will be a lot stronger than the 2.8, but don't expect V8 performance.
 
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