Should I buy a 89 Camaro?

[northriverflames]

Hey everyone. A friend of mine is selling his 89 Camaro. Its a 5 spd with the 2.8L v6 motor. Im gonna go look at it tonight, but i was just wondering if the 89 was a goor or bad year for the camaro. If so, what motors are most common for upgrades. I realize the 2.8 motor has no guts. I currently have a eagle talon tsi awd and have been running mid 12s with it on the 1/4 mile. I have lots of experience with 4 bangers and rebuilding those motors......but would like to get a v8 car. Im thinking either a camaro or a Monte Carlo ss. Any info would be great! Thanks.

Tony

[666_speed]

I 2.8 is like you said gutless. There isn't a real big aftermarket for them either. If you're wanting a v8 car I would hold out for one in my opinion. A 2.8l Camaro will get you nowhere even near 12's.

[ZL1power69]

i agree with 6, hold out for a v8 equiped car as swaping from the v6 to the v8 is alot more involved and would be more expensive in the long run.

[northriverflames]

Couldn't i pull the 2.8 out and put a bigger motor in? Iv done motor swaps before and have no problem with doing them so im just wondering what is is needed for a swap? My father has an old 350 kickin around in the garage, and i would put that in if it wasnt too much of a hassle. Thanks

Tony

[666_speed]

It's a lot of work and based on the availability of 3rd gen v8's, honestly your best bet would be to buy a v8 car if you want a v8 car. In the performance section there is a sticky with some basic info of what is needed to go from a v6 to a v8.

[Rally Sport]

Originally Posted by northriverflames

Couldn't i pull the 2.8 out and put a bigger motor in? Iv done motor swaps before and have no problem with doing them so im just wondering what is is needed for a swap? My father has an old 350 kickin around in the garage, and i would put that in if it wasnt too much of a hassle. Thanks

Tony

Well yeah ofcourse you can, but to swap it to that v8 you'd have to change the transmission and upgrade the suspension as well, not as simple as swaping out 4 bangers.. but if you've done it before then it wouldnt be any different I guess.

[wrightz28]

6, you disappointment me :

This is the time you plug your thread

[666_speed]

Thanks Wright!
Here's you a link with some pretty basic info on a v8 swap. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=597797 If you have any questions I'll try to answer them.

[northriverflames]

Thanks everyone! After reading up some more on it, i think ill just wait for a V8. Ill keep yas updated if i can find a decent V8.

Tony

[wrightz28]

Nice choice

Not to discourage anyone but IMO you'd have to have a really cherry and I mean 0.00% rust free body to make it worthwhile. Or a junk load of time on your hands with nothing better to do.