I've got an 85 Camero 5-spd with a V6 I damaged heavily and am not interested in fixing it. (motor)

I wish to go to a V8 (w/carb rather than fuel inj.) Will an older small block bolt on to the 5 spd that comes in the 85? I'll worry about the motor mounts later....need to know if the motor and tranni will bolt together with or without adapter.

I'm going to assume I posted my first thread in the wrong area and therefore it was removed.

Thank you for your time.

Grant

Grant, thanks for joining up, but this is mainly a 1st gen site, even though some of the guys have worked on 3rd gens. That is probably the reason for no replies. Might want to try the question over on the 3rd gen site http://www.thirdgen.org/

I don't know the answer to your question but welcome aboard.:D

Come on guy,you own one ! There is no "E" in CAMARO ! Also to answer your question, NO. The v-6 and v-8 transmissions are different, and will NOT work. That transmission is also very weak, so do yourself a favor and go different car shopping !

I am doing the same as you but my 85 had a th700r4 in it.... I enjoy working on my cars and this one has pushed me a lot.... just the motor mounts took about 4 hours to do.When I get it all done it is something I can be proud of and enjoy. have any ? you can e-mail me at stangmaster69@yahoo.com

Nope not going to bolt up. Your lucky the engine went before the v-6, it's usally the other way around. Also go out and look at your bumper badge. It will tell you how to spell "Camaro"

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOps........about the "e".....I'll blame the couple cold ones after work for that. (or the two finger typing ;-) )

Nope not going to bolt up. Your lucky the engine went before the v-6, it's usally the other way around. Also go out and look at your bumper badge. It will tell you how to spell "Camaro"

Blame it on the beer...........beer always gets the blame.......poor beer.