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Old May 4, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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hey guys i want to do a 3.4 swap into my current 2.8 87 camaro.
1st does anyone know the best way or where i can get ahold of a 3.4 engine
2nd what are your insight on them? my buddy has one in his 92 s10 and its amazing
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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no i mean the 3.4 v6
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Old May 6, 2009 | 4:11 PM
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I think you would be better off looking at the 4.3 like 1Gary said. It would require the same amount of work and probably the same money. Depending on the money you have to spend you can find 1 at the local junkyard or a new crate motor.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 4:18 PM
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or pull up your skirt and put a 5.7 in it
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Old May 6, 2009 | 7:22 PM
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Originally Posted by suzuki-guy
or pull up your skirt and put a 5.7 in it
Lmao!!!!!
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Old May 7, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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thats right zuk. drop ur purse and put some muscle into it...its a camaro not a mustang lol
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Old May 9, 2009 | 2:37 PM
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yeah but i heard the 3.4 is strong and fast, im getting ready for college so i need the better MPG and if i throw any v8 in it ill have to replace abunch of stuff
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Old May 11, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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5.0 aint that bad on gas if ur easy on it
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Old May 12, 2009 | 8:51 AM
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yeah but its not as string as the 3.4 and the big thing for me is that the 3.4 bolts right up and i only need to buy a few things, as aposed to new front spring and such
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You answered your own question Gary, and correctly as well.
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