Well i have had my '88 Camaro for about 6 months now
Unfortunately it is the 2.8L V6 Automatic Model
Once school ends for me I am lookin to put a V8 into it and my uncle has offered to GIVE me a 283 engine out of a '67 Impala
Anything thoughts on the swap?
Also I will need a transmission for it (preferrabley manual) - anybody know what transmissions would bolt up to the 283?
Also, any other thoughts please let me know
Thanks
-RJ

 

It will be a waste of TIME, MONEY and EFFORT for what you are thinking of doing. Or just plaim Dumb.

 

Well If Your Serious About The Change ... Unless This Motor Is Tight ... Why Don't You Rebuild It And Put Some Muscle In It Before You Make The Swap. Tear It Down And Have The Block Bored. Boring Will Make All The Difference In An Old Motor. It Will Be NEW Again So To Speak. Have The Heads Reworked ... New Seals And Valves Where Needed. Find You A Decent R/V Cam For It. Maybe A New Carb. Then make The Swap. You Will Be Alot Happier Than Just Slapping An Old Motor In It. Your Gonna Have To Change Motor Mounts, Alter The Crossmember And The Exhaust To Make The Switch. I'm Not Positive But, I Believe A 283 Will Bolt Up To That Tranny You Have. If You Take Some Time You Will Finish With Something You Will Enjoy Driving. Sick

 

haha thanks... i'm definately gonna rebuild the engine
that was the only catch with this engine.... i'm only 17 and for the longest time my dad wouldnt let me have a V8... and when this came up... we decided i could have it but i would have to rebuild it... but hey i wasnt complainin about that

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