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Forum: Engine Swap
09-10-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,143
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 2.8 to 350 carbureted help

Well I actually just finished a 350 SBC swap into an 83 2.8 camaro so I should be able to help you out. o First thing you should do is read the sticky on the V6 to V8 swap on the top of the engine...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-29-2014, 01:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 1983 mechanical bellhousing

I ended up stumbling upon the bellhousing I needed from a friend believe it or not and got it for cheap, Thanks for the offers guys I really appreciate it!
Forum: V6
12-28-2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By black83camaro

Free v6 T-5

Hi everybody! Im currently doing a v8 swap in my camaro and have a v6 T-5 that I will scrap if no one needs it. If anyone has a bad T-5 tranny right now and will USE IT, not just scrap it, I will be...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-21-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By black83camaro

1983 mechanical bellhousing

Hi everyone, looking for a mechanical linkage bellhousing off an 83 v8 camaro casting number 14060627, and clutch fork 14037647.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-02-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Motor Mounts

thanks for the replies guys! I no longer need the mounts I was able to pick up a pair from a guy local to me.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-20-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By black83camaro

Motor Mounts

Hi everybody, im in the middle of a v6 to v8 swap and I am in need of some mounts. I already bought poly mounts from energy suspension to put in I just need the clamshell part of the mount that bolts...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-14-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,163
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 85 z28 350 motor swap

yes everything will bolt up the same, just be sure to check the block for 3 starter bolt holes before you drop it in. some blocks I forget what years only had 2 starter bolt holes that were...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-11-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Chevy 350 swap

The fact that im rereading my posts from this weekend and finding a grammar mistake in almost every sentence just goes to show how much my nerves were worked up. In the future ill try to be sure to...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-09-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Chevy 350 swap

Thanks for the advice guys! I got the whole v6 drivetrain out this weekend, hopefully ill have enough time to swap the v8 in completely thanksgiving weekend! I have been taking pictures of absolutely...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-08-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Chevy 350 swap

I have a v8 T-5 ready to go in its place, I have everything off of a v8 for the swap I was just wondering about the "how to". My 2.8 has to be out by tomorrow afternoon so I have a time crunch and...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-08-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By black83camaro

Chevy 350 swap

I everybody! im currently swapping a Goodwrench 350 into an 83 v6 Camaro and I just have a few questions. I already read the swap threads and have been searching these forums for over a year now so...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-01-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By black83camaro

Re: engine swap questions

The reason why im so skeptical about using the chassis side of the v6 mounts is because I talked to this guy I work with (the best mechanic ive ever met) found out that they used my v6 mount in some...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-01-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By black83camaro

Re: engine swap questions

Yes my 350 is a 2pc RMS

I do have a v8 t-5 from an 87 camaro that I will be swapping in. I was actually lucky enough to get a mechanical v8 t-5 bell housing for free from my brother! so I will...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-01-2014, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By black83camaro

engine swap questions

I just recently purchased a used, strong running goodwrench 350 off a guy on Craigslist for pretty cheap and I was just wondering if you guys could help me out. Im swapping out my 2.8 and I just want...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-19-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,071
Posted By black83camaro

Re: First upgrades?

Before you go out and spend 900$ on wheels and tires, we first need to know what you plan on doing with the car. Is this your daily driver? summer car what? if you hae a tight budget I would say keep...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-04-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 60,469
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Watch a Rookie Learn How To Swap a LS1 and T56 into a 1992 Z28

Honestly wiring up the receptical would be an absolute cake walk. I went to a tech school for electrical and actually know first hand how to hard wire houses. This is a rather easy job, the only...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-28-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Carbed V6 to carbed V8 parts list?

Sorry forgot to mention you will need the 153 tooth flywheel with the t-5. also when buying a starter you need the 3 bolt t-5 specific starter, the automatic one will not work. When buying a starter...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-28-2014, 01:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Carbed V6 to carbed V8 parts list?

you will also need:
V8 starter for the t-5. If you have an older block you may have to drill the 3rd hole.
10.4 in clutch and flywheel. pay attention to what flywheel you need. figure out if the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-26-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,237
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Any reason not to keep the manual clutch style?

I took the radiator and cooling fans out of a car that got into an accident and got wrapped around a tree. This means that the car was running and driving on the road and was only sent to the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,237
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Any reason not to keep the manual clutch style?

Yup! going to college taking 21 credits a semester, in school all year except for summer. Working 60 hours a week to pay for school, with a little something on the side for my Camaro! I swear working...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-23-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,237
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Any reason not to keep the manual clutch style?

Ill probably be going the Mechanical route, Ill let you know how it works out. besides crawling under your car every once and awhile is good to see what you have to do for preventative maintenance. ...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-23-2014, 06:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 350 build

Ill have to look into that motor if the one im currently watching turn out to be more trouble than its worth. I found a guy selling an aftermarket goodwrench 350 for pretty cheap. It will give me...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-22-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,237
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Any reason not to keep the manual clutch style?

Im doing the same type of swap into my 83 Sport coupe. I found a guy selling a 83 v8 bell housing cheap so instead of getting the whole assembly im going to just get the bell housing. Maybe ill swap...
Forum: V6
05-22-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By black83camaro

Re: timing problem?

Just thought I would give you an update. I was looking over my vacuum lines when I found one of the main lines to the fuel vapor canister was off... must have no vacuum in the system what so ever. It...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-21-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 807
Posted By black83camaro

Re: parting out 1986 z28 5 speed

Pm sent, message me back for details
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-17-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 807
Posted By black83camaro

Re: parting out 1986 z28 5 speed

do you still have the speedometer cluster? im not sure you got my message , let me know thanks.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-15-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 807
Posted By black83camaro

Re: parting out 1986 z28 5 speed

Pm sent
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-12-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 807
Posted By black83camaro

Re: parting out 1986 z28 5 speed

How much for the speedometer cluster? whats the mileage on it?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
05-12-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By black83camaro

Re: gauge clusters

Could you post some pictures? Whats the mileage on the cluster?
Forum: Engine Swap
04-30-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 350 build

Got my block down into the basement cleaned it all up the best I could and its still pretty filthy.. Lifter journals are still nasty and the pistons have a scale on them that wont come off with just...
Forum: Electronics
04-26-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,860
Posted By black83camaro

Re: Stereo wiring nightmare

You could just take off the dash pad and covers over the rear speakers and see what wire goes to what. You could use what you have and use some quick disconnect stake on male and female connectors....
Forum: V6
04-02-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By black83camaro

Re: timing problem?

Thanks for your time and research! When I get the chance im going to search for the Vacuum diagram on the hood also, and print out the diagram you found and make sense of the situation. This may be a...
Forum: V6
04-01-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By black83camaro

Re: timing problem?

Ill have to check under the hood for the diagram, still trying to make sense of all the emission devices on it before I start reconnecting things. It doesnt hit a wall per-say, it will accelerate...
Forum: V6
04-01-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By black83camaro

timing problem?

Hey everyone, I have a 1983 2.8. When I accelerate at a fairly light throttle the car pulls just fine, Idles high but no skipping or misfireing at idle. When I give it any sort of throttle over an...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-26-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 350 build

Thank you for the research! If I run those Vortec Heads and intake, will I need to change my cam from your recommendation from before? The RPM range is from idle to 6,000. Will this combo still work?...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-24-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 350 build

Ill keep that in mind when honing out the cylinder walls, ill only lightly score the walls. In regards to measuring the distance from the piston to the block ill have to check that this weekend. I go...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-24-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 350 build

thanks for the reply! keep in mind that I do not have a lot of wiggle room on my budget, although I have not set a limit yet im trying to spend at most a grand to get the motor ready to mount. I...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-23-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By black83camaro

Re: 350 build

Here are some pictures of the motor, more pictures coming soon! cant wait to get this project rolling! I would really appreciate input in this project due to I have never tackled a build! I have...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-23-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By black83camaro

350 build

Hi everyone! this is my first post on this site and im glad there is such a nice forum for Third Gens! I currently have an 83 sport coupe with a 2.8 carbed 5 speed. I will be swapping in a 350 once...
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