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Title: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: lercs on July 17, 2004, 07:17:23 pm ive heard that you need to change the cradle to put a 2.8 in an 84, but then i was talking to someone else and they said all you need to do is drill some parts.
i just want to know for sure, from some of the knowledgable people on here Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: 2ML67 on July 17, 2004, 08:01:49 pm Only difference between 84 and 85-87 is the three extra bolt holes for the rear engine shock mount. The V6's have what looks like a small shock absorber mounted on rear side near oil filter. Can easily be drilled and a nut and bolt installed. Have done this a few times with no trouble, my 86 has an 84 frame in it. Dan
Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: lercs on July 17, 2004, 10:12:51 pm alright thanx, i might be picking up a v6 then :)
no more iron duke for me Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: 2ML67 on July 18, 2004, 08:33:43 pm If you decide to go V6 I have a complete V6 wiring harness and engine mounts some where out in that waste land I call a garage. Dan
Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: GoFast85 on July 22, 2004, 12:04:40 pm I also have a spare V6 in the shed
Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: 2ML67 on July 22, 2004, 06:31:47 pm From what I have seen you know your way around a car and garage why stop at a 2.8 when there are so many better engines out there. Dan
Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: GSXRBOBBY on July 22, 2004, 09:03:32 pm I am going to be selling my 2.8 L with or without the 4 speed trans very soon. Its runs good just doing a N* swap within a few weeks.
Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: lercs on July 23, 2004, 02:44:31 am well i think 2ml67 is right, why stop at a v6,
i think im going to save up and get a 350 in there like i have always wanted(i know its not the best choice, but its something ive always wanted) so for now, ill throw the 4 banger back in there, and drive it for a while, then 350 in due time anyone on here done a v-8 swap? Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: 2ML67 on July 23, 2004, 08:37:25 am Helped put an Iroc 305 in one years ago, he bought the complete kit. From what I remember the only thing you really need to buy is the adapter plate and make the rest your self. Remote oil filters can be bought through speed shops cheaper, the brackets can be made as well as every thing else. All depends on how much work you want to do. Dan
Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: GoFast85 on July 23, 2004, 08:47:58 am You can never go wrong with more power ;D
Title: Re: 84 2.8L swap question Post by: lercs on July 24, 2004, 02:52:35 am well when work = saving lots of money, i will do it
lol so ill just save up and get the adapter plate, and ill be screaming ;) |