04-03-2017, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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Engine swaps
Just wondering about dropping a 283 in a 99 car, how much trouble will I be facing?
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04-03-2017, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Quite a bit of work, but Gen1 SBC has been put in 4th gens a lot. Also, probably get more help in the 4th gen section here >> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=34
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Is the 283 Air Cooled? I think I am as serious as you are for a 1st post...LOL... |
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04-03-2017, 05:01 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the advice, bet your fun to live with 4FN27
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04-03-2017, 07:53 PM | #5 |
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Mtbiker, got to admit, it's a rather unusual question to ask on this forum in general, and on this sub-forum specifically. I'm sure someone would be willing to give you advice, but I'd suggest at least posting it on the Gen 4 forum.
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04-03-2017, 08:04 PM | #6 |
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Well..since I had a 376 in my 79, I'm pretty sure the modern stuff is plug and play. The OP juat needs to acquire the cruise package ( wiring) which allows him to integrate the 383 into the car. I'm assuming that the OP is either putting an HT383.
However if its an HT383..Chevy has its install kit: HT383 Install Guide-Chevy Performance If its like the 79 Z/28 I put a forged-stroked 376 CI engine into......you'll spend a small fortune on the incidentals.
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I am. I mean come on we put a man on the moon with less computer HP than a calculator. God created the welder and the grinder for a reason.
With a full set of Harbor Feights finest tools anything is possible. A 283 transplant is a much easier task the a kidney transplant. Just there might be more kidney donors available than 283 at this point after cash for clunkers. Quote:
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04-04-2017, 06:01 AM | #9 |
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I missed it, he wants to transplant a 283!! Duh.. I needed my glasses.
On a brighter note I had a '65 SS Impala for my first car....it was a "turbo fire" 283 putting out 195 hp 285 ft-lb. It could at least twist the wheels in a burn-out..barely. I do remember dingle balls & fuzzy dice around the top of the windshields... Thanks to the "10 worst auto fads" for that memory
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There wasn't enough details in the fist thread. Im putting a 350 in an 89 Mazda. Its pretty much the same steps for all engine swaps.
You need to: 1. make mounts for the engine 2. make mount for tranny 3. have a drive line made 4. make mounts for radiator 5. figure out a fan 6. wire it and plumb it If your really saying you want to put a 383 in a 99 LS Camaro. You simply call up Thompson Motor Sports and order an 383 for it. Remove the old engine, add the new engine, trailer it to a dyno and have it tuned. Really no harder then a stock engine swap. Ask for Kyle.
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I put a sbc in a Nash Metropolitan. How hard could it be to do this swap.
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I gotta agree..but REALLY if you're spending the $$ go ahead and get the $6,000 ST 383 connect and cruise @ 435 hp 445 ft lb..and your 99 is probably faster in the quarter mile not in the straights) as a gen5 ss, now handling is another matter.
My 79 was a dog in the corners; but could run consistent 125 to 126 mph qtr miles. But given its a 99 camaro...it'll weigh in at 3400 to 3500 lbs, which at 7.81 l/hp would make it corvette coupe fast. Quote:
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