1980 camaro V6 to V8

[roadstarjr]

My son is in Afghanistan and just got a 1980 camaro off the net and wants to put a V8 into it ,can I get any help as to what we will run into on this change out Thanks' (And Dad has to go get the car too!)

 

[bigtrent]

well im sure its not very difficult its an old car haha. probably depends on what trans the car has if its a th 350 im sure u just need to swap the mounts and a few small things. im sure a camaro forum would help. Dont think they are g-bodies lol 😀

 

[cdg1984]

check out thirdgen.org

 

[bawazir]

bring it to me i painted and fix it up for you for a great deal

 

[pricklover]

I too am building an 80 camaro along with the 84 grand prix that i'm doing now. switching to a v8 is not hard i'm putting a big block in mine but if the car you are doing is an 1980 then it wouldn't have a v6. 81 is the last year for the 2nd gen camaros it would have a small v8 or a straight six. i'm leaning more tords the small v8 but a very helpful forum to get into is nastyz28.com it is everthing camaro and set up alot like this forum very good forum to be in. good luck on your project

 

[Black Sheep]

Actually, 1979 was the last year for the 250 straight 6. 1980 camaro's could get the Buick 231 v-6 (California) or the 229 chevy v-6 (49 state). If it's a Buick, the trans will probably have the BOP pattern, but may be a dual pattern case.

Change the engine brackets bolted to the frame to sbc brackets, run your wires and fuel lines, change radiators and enjoy.

Gregg

 

[roadstarjr]

Do I have to change front springs out

 

[tc1959]

Do I have to change front springs out

yes