So I just bought my first car last week. It's an 89 Camaro rs. It's got the t top and the previous owner thought it had a 283 in it, but we are pretty sure now that I have it home that it's got at least a 350, maybe more. The motor sounds very strong, but needs at least a tune up. Other than that, I know little about it. So I'll start with some pics of what it is now:






























Total price so far: (car+towing) $750

 

I would guess 305. Nice car though. I had an 87 with a real strong 305.

 

I'm assuming a 305 as well, but it does sound very strong. I trust my dad's judgement though. He's a really big Chevy guy and said he's owned plenty of cars with a 305 and it sounds nothing like the one's he had. But then again, he hasn't had a nice muscle car since the 70's haha

 

yeah its nice i like it

 

cool looks like a fun project! Keep us updated with LOTS of project pics! Welcome to the forum!

 

I can't see where its any kind of modified. 350s weren't very common in third gens, maybe the 3rd gen guys can clear that up. I though only auto IROCs got a 350 and then it wasn't standard. Of my 3 third gens they've all been 305 cars.

 

It's prob a 305. Still nice though

 

I like the colors.

 

Im not sure if im posting this correctly but i just bought an 89 z28 and im wondering what it has for a motor off the vin# it came with a 305 but some people are telling me it might be a 350 is there any codes on the motor somewhere where i will be able to tell what it is? Thanks Nathan

 

Unless someone swapped the engine at some point, you have a 305. Only two engines with the RS was a V6 as the standard, 305 as a option. Casting number on the block would tell you, if I'm not mistaken. Only other way is to measure the damper. 305s used a 3.75" damper where else 350s used any where from 6-8".

I'm digging the red (metallic?) paint with the silver stripes. Defiantly sets it apart.