They only made the V6 in the last year of 2nd gen that I know of, not very popular until 3rd gen 82' onwards...
The more common 4.1 litre straight 6 is is a good tough engine, but it won't sound, have the value or have the potential of the V8...
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| Author: | sukiken [Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | which is best |
hi iam a newbie here but iam thinking of buying a 2nd gen camaro,what is most desirable a straigt 6 -v6 or my fav v8 ?Ken |
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| Author: | chevy-stu [Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: which is best |
They only made the V6 in the last year of 2nd gen that I know of, not very popular until 3rd gen 82' onwards... The more common 4.1 litre straight 6 is is a good tough engine, but it won't sound, have the value or have the potential of the V8...
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| Author: | andycamaro [Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: which is best |
or like most of us with the later 2nd gens were originally a v6 and have converted to 8 pot V's but then there is a host of other things that need updating like the gearbox to id say a th350, although you can run the 305 / 350 on a th200. it just wont last if you start pushing for more power etc |
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| Author: | SoCAZ28 [Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: which is best |
Ken, you have made a wise choice to go with a Gen-II F-body. 70-73 models are going to be hard to find and expensive once you do. I'd suggest finding a 78-81 if you can. They won't cost as much as the earlier models and will probably be in better condition. I'd recommend the SBC-350CID (5.7Litre). Go with a TH-350 or TH-400 if you want an automatic. Four-speed manual cars are out there, but are not easy to find. Anything newer than a 1973 will have a Borg/Warner or Saginaw trans. 73'sand older may have a Muncie. You can make the Gen-II's handle as good or better than anything on the market right now...if you put the money in the right place. These are cheap and easy to work on. Parts are still available and a lot of other GM cars parts will interchange. Good luck bro. |
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| Author: | in the dog house [Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: which is best |
in short a V8..... what you want is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 350ci 5.7 V8 with Turbo-Hydramatic Auto Transmission. well i was sold on it anyway..lol |
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| Author: | sukiken [Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: which is best |
Hi thanks for the input guys,what i am buying is a 75 v8,last on the road in 06,needs painting seats and carpet etc,i will post some pics soon,Ken |
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| Author: | 78 Camaro [Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:39 pm ] |
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nice to see you join the 2nd gen gang 
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| Author: | TopCat [Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:46 pm ] |
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Nice car the gen2 Often overlooked esp the post 73 cars |
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