engine swap 2.8 to 5.7 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Nightmare · 01-09-2009, 05:12 PM

hi im going to stick a 350 in my camaro it used to be a 2.8 v6 and i just wanted some advice.and i also have a few questions
what will i have to do about suspension for the new engine?
what other problems might i encounter?
and does anyone have a transmission that will bolt up to a 350, or know where i can get one for less than an arm and a leg?

thanx

shank0668 · 01-09-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightmare

hi im going to stick a 350 in my camaro it used to be a 2.8 v6 and i just wanted some advice.and i also have a few questions
what will i have to do about suspension for the new engine?
what other problems might i encounter?
and does anyone have a transmission that will bolt up to a 350, or know where i can get one for less than an arm and a leg?

thanx

I cant answer question but is it an ls1 ur sticking in there?

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-09-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightmare

hi im going to stick a 350 in my camaro it used to be a 2.8 v6 and i just wanted some advice.and i also have a few questions
what will i have to do about suspension for the new engine?
what other problems might i encounter?
and does anyone have a transmission that will bolt up to a 350, or know where i can get one for less than an arm and a leg?

thanx

what engine? LT1? LS1? traditional SBC?

check out thirdgen.org they have craploads of engine swaps over there.

Mr Twisty · 01-11-2009, 06:51 PM

Find a crashed 3rd gen w/5.7 and start swapping! The whole driveline...Fastest and cheapest way to do it.

BowtieGuy · 01-11-2009, 06:59 PM

Yea what kind of 5.7 are we talking about here? I can't answer suspension questions unless you have some kind of power/performance goal your set on. Try to find a T5 tranny or a T56 from a wrecked 1985-2002 F-body.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Yea what kind of 5.7 are we talking about here? I can't answer suspension questions unless you have some kind of power/performance goal your set on. Try to find a T5 tranny or a T56 from a wrecked 1985-2002 F-body.

screw the T-5, they are weak pieces of trash. T-56 if you go manual, TH350 or 700R4 if you go auto

BowtieGuy · 01-11-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

screw the T-5, they are weak pieces of trash. T-56 if you go manual, TH350 or 700R4 if you go auto

When finances are involved, the T5 can be a good alternative. Especially when you don't plan on putting too much power through it. If you beef it up some it can be fairly reliable. That said, the T56 blows it out of the water. TH350 or 400 is better than the 700R4 IMO.

*The_Blur* · 01-11-2009, 07:46 PM

I think he means this engine.

BowtieGuy · 01-11-2009, 07:50 PM

That 350 combo sucks. You can build a 350 yourself that makes more power and costs less than 2k.

*The_Blur* · 01-11-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

That 350 combo sucks. You can build a 350 yourself that makes more power and costs less than 2k.

I think he should get this engine instead.

Hylton · 01-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightmare

hi im going to stick a 350 in my camaro it used to be a 2.8 v6 and i just wanted some advice.and i also have a few questions
what will i have to do about suspension for the new engine?
what other problems might i encounter?
and does anyone have a transmission that will bolt up to a 350, or know where i can get one for less than an arm and a leg?

thanx

First thing that came to my mind after reading your post was your Username oddly enough.....

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-11-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

When finances are involved, the T5 can be a good alternative. Especially when you don't plan on putting too much power through it. If you beef it up some it can be fairly reliable. That said, the T56 blows it out of the water. TH350 or 400 is better than the 700R4 IMO.

but the thing to keep in mind is if you go with a T5 to save on finances... then break it.... and spend even more to fix or replace it than you would have if you would have gotten a T56 to begin with.

better for what? flat out drag racing... sure. but its nice to have a 4th gear on the highway. trust me.

700r4s can be built just as strong if not more. TH350s and 400s are just more widely used as you dont usually need a 4th gear on the 1/4 mile or even the 1/8 mile. and since they are more widely used, there are more/cheaper parts available for them

ive got a good friend in my local car club who is currently building my 4l60e for next race season. a basic 700r4 that will hold up to 400hp would run you about $850.00 which is a freakin steal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

I think he means this engine.

no. I mean a TH350. as in a Turbo-Hydramatic 350 transmission

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

That 350 combo sucks. You can build a 350 yourself that makes more power and costs less than 2k.

pretty much. depending on the budget, you can get a turnkey motor for less than 3k with over 300 hp.

BowtieGuy · 01-11-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

better for what? flat out drag racing... sure. but its nice to have a 4th gear on the highway. trust me.

Oh I believe you. If I were getting either of those trannies I'd get them from Monster and have an overdrive unit installed. Very cost effective.

Now if we were talking about nothing but hardcore drag racing, it's all Powerglide, hands down.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-11-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Oh I believe you. If I were getting either of those trannies I'd get them from Monster and have an overdrive unit installed. Very cost effective.

Now if we were talking about nothing but hardcore drag racing, it's all Powerglide, hands down.

I'd go with my personal transmission builder. he does a few "extra" machining things that other places dont.

and how cost effective are we talking? the overdrive units that I have seen will run you $1500 or more add that to the $1000.00 you are spending on a built th350 (and I mean BUILT) and you would be spending the same amount that I would on a 4 speed with a stall converter.

maybe I just have not seen any cheap overdrive units.

but I can build either for cheap and be strong for $xxx.xx or I could build the living crap out of either for $XXXX.XX

it comes down to the little things. 3 speeds are generally cheaper to build than 4 speeds. but built in overdrive is nice.

and dog tooth cut gears with a powerglide

01-09-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Nightmare Drives: white 86 camaro z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kingston Posts: 3	engine swap 2.8 to 5.7 hi im going to stick a 350 in my camaro it used to be a 2.8 v6 and i just wanted some advice.and i also have a few questions what will i have to do about suspension for the new engine? what other problems might i encounter? and does anyone have a transmission that will bolt up to a 350, or know where i can get one for less than an arm and a leg? thanx

01-11-2009, 06:59 PM	#5
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	Yea what kind of 5.7 are we talking about here? I can't answer suspension questions unless you have some kind of power/performance goal your set on. Try to find a T5 tranny or a T56 from a wrecked 1985-2002 F-body. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

01-11-2009, 07:46 PM	#8
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I think he means this engine. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-11-2009, 07:50 PM	#9
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	That 350 combo sucks. You can build a 350 yourself that makes more power and costs less than 2k. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
LS9 SC old news. Here comes the LSX. 850HP, 840 lb-ft of Torgue	13F20	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	15	09-22-2008 04:35 PM
Possible engine swap?	UltimateAdam	Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	7	08-20-2008 12:51 PM
Camaro ls3 news...true or false?	Dark Knight	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	74	06-05-2008 05:29 PM
GM moves closer to HCCI engine production	Scotsman	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	16	05-16-2008 06:16 PM
Axial Vector Engine	Mr. Wyndham	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	6	06-20-2007 04:00 PM

01-11-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	Find a crashed 3rd gen w/5.7 and start swapping! The whole driveline...Fastest and cheapest way to do it.