Hello all.
I just bought a 88 Firebird. I know it's not a Camaro, I do know when they started making these they had Pontiac engines in them, but I think they 88 were GM engines. (same as a Camaro) It has a 2.8 V-6 that is blown. My friend thinks he can get a rebuilt 327 for $50. I do want a V-8. I bought it for $500. I am curious to know if anyone knows of any problems or things I should look out for with this car.
I would appreciate any help.
Thank You.

 

the only thing i woukld watch out for is a rebuilt motor for $50. other then that the cars are alright. if the motor was blown how was the car treated?

 

The paint looks like 18 year old paint but in good shape. It has 2 small dents, but nothing else is really wrong with it.
I am going to get the engine, from a friends brother, but we are going to take it apart and make sure everything is good, add new seals, and retorque everything.
I am only getting it for 50 cause of my friend and it's his brothers.
Well see what it looks like though.

 

Are you sure he wasn't dreamin about getting a rebuilt motor for $50???? LOL[&:]

What are the connecting rods made out of? Popsicle sticks? [>:]

Sry - that's just hard to believe man.

 

In 86 they went to a 1 peice rear main seal and changed the flex/flywheel bolt pattern on the small blocks so the plate you have wont work. 327's are pre 86 but there is a plate that will work (aftermarket).V8 frame and engine mounts from a camaro or firebird donor,exhaust manifolds.