motor question

[Rsmith350]

Ok guys. #rd gen camaros came with a 350 tpi motor (L98) can we run these motors or are we stuck with the 305 (Lb9) I'm really confused on this and need some hard answers cause I have an L98 available to me ready to go? Anyone??????

[Adam Ginsberg]

3rd gen's can only use the 305 - no 350's permitted in a 3rd gen chassis in CMC.

[Fbody383]

Looks like everybody else is asleep...

Nope, nyet, don't even think about it... 305's only for the 3rd gen Fbodys.

You could run a carb on it though...

General Motors (Early GM)
Eligible Early GM makes and models:
1982-92 Chevrolet Camaro (all submodels with 5.0L V8 motors eg – RS, Z28 etc)
1982-92 Pontiac Firebird (all submodels with 5.0L V8 motors eg Formula, Trans-Am, WS6 etc)

8.15. GM Spec Engine Option
All of the following unmodified aftermarket components (and only these components) may be installed on an OEM stock unmodified GM/Chevrolet 5.0 liter (305ci) V8 long block to create a carbed, spec CMC GM engine:
1. Holley carburetor 600cfm-4bbl #4776
2. Edelbrock Performer intake manifold #2101 or #2104
3. Edelbrock Performer Cam kit #2102
4. GM OEM H.E.I. distributor (non-computer controlled)

[Al Fernandez]

You cannot run a 350 cid motor in a 3rd gen, irrespective of the choice of induction. That said, the l98 is an obvious option for getting 3rd gens to CMC2 power levels some time down the road. So, if that motor is a good deal, you might want to snatch it anyway and keep it for future use. :wink:

[Rsmith350]

ok cause in section 8.13.1 it says " Any available engine that was offered in the generation range" basically. I was doing research and found that the L98 was offered in the 92 IROC so that's why I was curious. Well it looks like I have some motor building to do

[AI#97]

ok cause in section 8.13.1 it says " Any available engine that was offered in the generation range" basically. I was doing research and found that the L98 was offered in the 92 IROC so that's why I was curious. Well it looks like I have some motor building to do

I have actually seen a couple in 92 RS models as well. I still can't confirm it or not but I had a customer that had a 350 TPI in a 92 RS convertible with a 5spd. This was in 95' so I don't know if he put it in there or not...I have been told there was NEVER a 3rd gen built from GM with a 5.7 and a 5spd...

IT would make for a fun AI car though! :lol:

[Rsmith350]

Yeah it would. It's a shame the 3rd gens aren't eligible. That was one reason I almost didn't get a 3rd gen. But I couldn't pass it up for the price.

[Rsmith350]

Ok so here's another one, how many third gen guys are running aftermarket (a.k.a. better) radiators?

[Jeremy Gunter]

so after this weekend, I was thinking, you didn't let any of us take your girl for a ride! What's up with that? :lol:

[Rsmith350]

Well.....apparently she has some pretty high standards!!!