Gettin an 86 camaro... a lil help please...?

Question

im plannin on buying an 86 camaro, and according to the seller, it's been sittin around for about two years
so

what do i have to do cause it's been sittin around for so long?

and

i'm thinkin about swapping out the v8 engine for another, so what kind of engine can i put without swapping the tranny too?
(it has a 4 spd automatic)

Answer 1

get a 350. change all the fluids, tranny,rear end. lube the front suspension. flush the heater core. upgrade the AC. flush brake lines. water in the brake fluid will put rust pits in the brake cylinders causing the brakes to fade. drain gas tank and check for rust, flush gas lines. flush radiator,check for leaks. if you decide to use the old engine, change the oil. pull the plugs and squirt a light oil in the cylinders and turn engine by hand to loosen up the engine. new oil filter. crank engine but disconnect the spark plugs so it wont start, you want the new oil to circulate first. good luck

Answer 2

You'll probably need to change the battery, the battery cables, flush the fuel system ( you may get away with just draining the tank and filling with premium. Change the oil, air filter, fuel filter, check ALL rubber pieces for dry rot.

And as for another v-8 you can put in without swapping transmissions.... I'm pretty sure you may have the 700r4 Tranny...and I know for a fact that the GM 6.2 diesel engine mounts up to it...just a thought....you'd be pushing alot of torque.

Answer 3

if you just plan on driving it check everything change all fluids and filters flush radiator check wires for damage inspect hoses and belts and replace if needed so much more if your mechanically inclined its a piece of cake if not you shouldnt even concider buying a carand engine swaps man you got to replace everything