Don't know, can't decide

[spr250]

Ok, I've been looking around and found some engines that I may like. One engine that I like is a 1984 3.8L out of an El Camino or a 1985 and 1986 4.3L both remanufactured from a company. The 85 says its good for a carb and the 86 says its good for carb and Fuel Injection. Please help me in knowing what one is better for my 1984 Camaro. Thanks.

[importfigherz34]

lmao ill have to say it how about getting a V8 those body style of cameros really say small block plus when i hear camero or mustang or firebird i dont think v6 ..its just not right

[spr250]

My wife says no, and unfortunately she knows cars enough to stop me. So Im stuck with a v6.

[SappySE107]

You are discussing 90V6s so I don't know if this is going to be the site to get answers on for those.

[ForcedFirebird]

lmao ill have to say it how about getting a V8 those body style of cameros really say small block plus when i hear camero or mustang or firebird i dont think v6 ..its just not right

HEY! I have a fast v6, and I will beat a stock 3rd gen small block at 6psi. There are lots of guys on FTV6 that have fast V6 f-bodies.

The fastest 60* V6 is 12.6, in a 3rd gen f-body (3.1liter)
The fastest street car with a 3800 in a fourth gen is 11.78.
The fastest 3800 full drag car is hitting 9.58.

If that's not right, I don't know what is .

[ForcedFirebird]

Ok, I've been looking around and found some engines that I may like. One engine that I like is a 1984 3.8L out of an El Camino or a 1985 and 1986 4.3L both remanufactured from a company. The 85 says its good for a carb and the 86 says its good for carb and Fuel Injection. Please help me in knowing what one is better for my 1984 Camaro. Thanks.

You do realize that it is going to take a lot of work to get either one of those motors in your car and you will have many disadvantages over keeping a 60*.

60* motors run smoother, rev higher and seem to really eat up the boost. I suggest you find a 4th gen f-body with a 3.4 and swap out your short block, otherwise you will also be shopping for a tranny because the 60*tranny won't bolt to the early 3.8's or any 4.3. You can however bolt a 3800 (1996 or later) to the tranny, but then you are talking about fabbing motor mounts etc.

[spr250]

Well since I am not made of money and don't have alot of time to put into any mods I guess I will have to just get a rebuilt 2.8 and go from there. Thanks for the time

[ForcedFirebird]

Well since I am not made of money and don't have alot of time to put into any mods I guess I will have to just get a rebuilt 2.8 and go from there. Thanks for the time

A RWD 3.4 or 3.1 shortblock can go right in place of the 2.8 .

ARI has rebilt kits that will stroke your 2.8 to a 3.1, IIRC they are around $400.

[importfigherz34]

HEY! I have a fast v6, and I will beat a stock 3rd gen small block at 6psi. There are lots of guys on FTV6 that have fast V6 f-bodies.

The fastest 60* V6 is 12.6, in a 3rd gen f-body (3.1liter)
The fastest street car with a 3800 in a fourth gen is 11.78.
The fastest 3800 full drag car is hitting 9.58.

If that's not right, I don't know what is .

i never said there was no fast v6s out there but think about it back when cars were cars like the 68 camero or mustang clear up to the 90s V6s wasn't the engine of choice ,some cars just shouldnt be optioned with a V6 lol it still aint right

Ah the wife a road block that cant be over come lol yep yer stuck with a V6 it would be a long shot but id go with maybe the 4.3 as those can be pretty mean

[DEI37]

HEY! I have a fast v6, and I will beat a stock 3rd gen small block at 6psi. There are lots of guys on FTV6 that have fast V6 f-bodies.

The fastest 60* V6 is 12.6, in a 3rd gen f-body (3.1liter)
The fastest street car with a 3800 in a fourth gen is 11.78.
The fastest 3800 full drag car is hitting 9.58.

If that's not right, I don't know what is .

Are you referring to F-Body cars only? I know a 3800 GP drag car ran a 9.01 @ 150.55 last fall. I'm not sure where the quickest streetable car is actually a Bonneville, if I remember right. It ran a 10.7 @ 125.7.

Though, even at that, a '98 Firebird (drag car) has run a 9.50 @ 136.95.

[ForcedFirebird]

Though, even at that, a '98 Firebird (drag car) has run a 9.50 @ 136.95.

Yes, that is highhp's car .

I was refering to the comment that an f-body "just ain't right" with a v6.

[DEI37]

I'm not on FTV6 much. Guys' name is Tim King, is all I know. All Intense stuff in that car. Got to see it built. Definitely a fun, fun car. I hold the opinion that in general an F-Body need V8 power. Though, those pesky little turbo 6's can definitely be something!

[spr250]

So besides the 2.8, is there any engine that can be dropped in with little or no modification. If there is can anyone let me know, and what might be required to drop it in and what years and vehicles that they can be pulled from. Thanks.

[ForcedFirebird]

So besides the 2.8, is there any engine that can be dropped in with little or no modification. If there is can anyone let me know, and what might be required to drop it in and what years and vehicles that they can be pulled from. Thanks.

As I stated in post #6, any 2.8 short block from an S10, Jimmy, Blazer etc.
Any 3rd gen (82-92) f-body 2.8/3.1 short block (full engine if you can find a carb motor).
Or you can use the short block from a 4th gen f-body (92-94).

[ForcedFirebird]

I'm not on FTV6 much. Guys' name is Tim King, is all I know. All Intense stuff in that car. Got to see it built. Definitely a fun, fun car. I hold the opinion that in general an F-Body need V8 power. Though, those pesky little turbo 6's can definitely be something!

http://s85.photobucket.com/albums/k4...imKing_952.flv
Here he did a 9.52 @141. I drool over his car and it looks good while doing a sub-10 .