Re: rs 2.8 swap

Jul 07, 2003 2 Replies



> >found an 3rd gen RS w/bad 2.8 v6 , will any other eng. bolt up to trans say
> >a 305? or am I stuck replacing the 2.8?
>
> The only thing that is a straight, easy dropin is a 3.1L V6. Even the
> slightly larger V6's, like the 3.4, have a different angle between the
> cylinders, and thus can't use the same engine mounts.
>
> John Jones, Detroit

A pontiac 305? Please tell me that it is a bored over 301 Turbo. If so, I'm very interested!

Bird79

1979 Firebird Esprit 1973 455 YC

Why do so many suggest a 3.1 swap? The 3.4 is same dang block as the 2.8 and 3.1, but has more power.

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98 Camaro

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