Converting V6 - V8 85 Camaro

conversion of my V6

I have rebuilt my v6 in my 85 Camaro and my transmission. Though, down the road, I would like to modify my baby and throw a v8 in. Any suggenstions on which engine would fit, and if i need any modifications (like engine mounts, spacing, etc) to my engine compartment.

Your best bet for an engine swap, would be to get a donor car with a v8 and that way you could take your time transfering all the things you would need over. The suspension will be different and so will your cooling system.

If you want to spend big bucks and go with a crate engine you can do that too.

Basically anything will fit it just depends on what you want to spend and I am unsure if a big block would be a simple bolt in but I am positive they fit.

money is no problem

I guess it depends on what route you want to go then. I personally like the TPI engines from the late 80s thirdgens. If youve got the cash though the LS1/6 spd combo would be a great route.

ls1/t56...... i would love to do that

actually i was thinking of the LS1
this baby right here:

well
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its not workin..lol

lol you have to save it to your gallery to post it

a darn that's what i just figured out, stupid gallery lol here it is:
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here's my car:

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haha nice car... can i take her for a spin?

hey guys idk if u can answer this for me but i just got an 85 camaro z28 with a v8 305 and i was thnken of puttin a 383 and doin the motor up all the way but heres the stoppin me i live in mass and i dont kno if i need to pass emission and have a cat and a 02 sensors and if anyone kno or knos how they could find out for me tht would be alot of help. becouse if i have to pass emissions im sellin the car and if i dont im makin a street machine and then i need to find a 383 stroker kit cheap but it all depends on if my car has to pass emission or doesnt and if zzcamaroz28zzanyone kno tht would be a great hlp thanks

Please start a new thread. Thanks.

EDIT: Just call the courthouse, I'm certain they can tell you.