Hey I just aquired a 91 camaro RS 3.1 (3.1 V6? is that correct) well anyway if it is its also manual.I have a 350... will it bolt up to the tranny? I have the motor mounts, will I need to change anything as far as tranny wise or anything else? Just remember I am just getting started so be easy!!!!!

 

well its hard enough to swap a 350 into a 305 car witha manual, so id imagine it would be rediculously hard to do a 3.1 to a 350. you would have to change all the mounts, the computer, and probably the trans, as wellas the driveshaft

 

Yes that is a 3.1 in your camaro. I don't remeber the exact year, but I believe it was 1990 when they switched the camaro from a 2.8 to the 3.1 for more power. Actually its the same motor, *60 degree V6, just bored out etc. Well I think I have some good news for you actually. I have been told that it is a T-5 Transmission in your car. Do you know what that means? Its the same damn tranny that is in the 305/350 camaros. At least I believe it didn't change because I know the 88's had that transmission. Well anyways it should be the same! So, that means, change your engine mounts to the V8, slap on a carb, rip out all your EFI junk, upgrade your suspension in the front (not 100% needed, but definately recommended) and your set! Have fun with your beast, and I expect to see pictures!

EDIT;
SEE THIS THREAD https://camaroforums.com/m_252/tm.htm
A guy said his transmission had a different pattern. I would suggest looking what kind of transmission you have just to be sure......

 

Whats so hard with putting a 350 into your car? Its a sbc, and yours is a sbc... Just need to switch to a carb set up and get rid of your fuel injection... Maybe a few extras like running your 305 accessories, but I don't see the big deal? Just some fuel lines and a carb. Unless there is something I don't know about these cars.. No difference with an automatic or a manual... I guess it all depends on your backround ..

 

Actually, background has nothing to do with it. Last summers project was to put a 350 into an 86 TA witha 5 speed. The problem was the Borg Warner tranny needed a million extra parts to make it work. everything from the crankshaft to the clutchplates was different. might have only been a problem with this particular swap, but in general i would say it was pretty difficult, especially with all the mixmatched parts from 4th gens to make the clutch and pressure plate bolt up.

 

Just sell your car and buy what you want. dont MESS with switching the engine.
Have fun w/ it though


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