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putting an older style GM 383 into a 97 camaro

 
bodyman67 bodyman67
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 12/28/06
01:45 PM

What I have is a 1997 camaro with a 3.4 v-6 engine, I recently bought a 85 monte carlo that had a older style 383 in. Just recently built, I decided the camaro would be a nice place for this motor. How big of headache am I buying for myself. I use to do autobody work for a living and I have done many engine swaps in older cars. But on this job I don't have a clue on what its going to take to make this work. I am looking at doing this without spending a boatload of money. I would prefer to go with a carb and stock HEI dist. Will the trans bolt up and what other kind of problems will I encounter. You can contact in this forum or e-mail me at tgierke@juno.com  Thanks DAN  

 
LT1Timmer LT1Timmer
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 12/28/06
04:08 PM

the tranny will bolt up. Gm is good about that. the only problem i notice is im not sure how you will fit a stock hei distributor under the dashboard/windshield. the  motor sets pretty far back in the there without alot of clearance.