SavagePanda Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Has anyone done a 3.4 Camaro Swap. I bought one with a bad Transmission. I have Engine, Harness, ECM... is it hard to do? what parts will i need... never had the 2.8 with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mesa XJ Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 You have an empty engine bay? No 2.8 to take parts from? I've read up for years on the swap but never done it, plenty of write up on it. Usually it is swapping all the 2.8 hardware over then finding a properly balanced flex plate or flywheel. You can if you get all the wiring for the 3.4 and adapt it to run everything , I've seen that write up a couple of times. Apparently it's relatively simple. not sure what you need to think about timing cover and waterpump wise, I assume you could adapt to use the 3.4 systems whole hog. Not sure how big a pain the engine mounts will be or the oil pan clearing the axel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 There is a kid on here who is almost done doing that very swap PLUS a turbo. If he doesnt see your thread and comment himself, I will try and get you a link to his build. Edit: Here ya go, probably everything you could want to know about a 3.4 swap. Lots of pictures too. http://comancheclub.com/topic/49436 It's been a while since I checked his progress, sadly the 3.4 went boom in a big way. He tried another one which ran great, but then the transmission went boom. Now he is switching back to original equipment 4.0/ax-15 combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Has anyone done a 3.4 Camaro Swap. I bought one with a bad Transmission. I have Engine, Harness, ECM... is it hard to do? what parts will i need... never had the 2.8 with it. Sell 3.4 and buy a 4.0L or LS-based V8 motor is my recommendation. Seems like is as much work as other swaps I have mentioned. Since it sounds like swapping parts from a heep 2.8 is not an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavagePanda Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Not a 4.0 for the 86, might work with other yrs. maybe a small block 350/350, thanks for the advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 what is it that you have in the truck right now? if the 3.4L engine is complete, then it's not as bad as you might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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