1986 Camaro Sport Coupe

[86camaro17]

In process of restoring 1986 camaro sport. Just got painted. Hoping for engine swap this summer from the 2.8 to 350. What has been done so far. Clutch, t-5 trans replaced, water pump, fuel pump, fuel filter, starter, maf, distributor, belts, heater core, radiator, timing, ball joints, brake lines. Also, coil spacers for the n15-50 tires, side piped and tints. Starting on interior now.

[1320B4U]

Welcome..not too shabby. Justs a note the bellhousing is not the same for a 2.8 to a v8 setup so some work is needed to make that t5 work w/the new setup. Also the non wc 5spd handles about 300 rwhp..if your not too hard on the t5 w/the clutch drops and all it will suffice on a 400hp motor w/careful driving...but some run t5's hard and never have issues....and i think mel gibson drove your car in madmax...lol.

[86camaro17]

73 ford falcon looks pretty similar lol
but yea iv heard bout the v8 and the t5 setup

[FoodStampsz]

that t5 should hold up, im running a bit over 500hp on a non wc aussie t5 with no issues thus far, just no showboating

[BonzoHansen]

Plus those pro-tracs won't hook at all. So I think you'll be ok.

[zraffz]

Originally Posted by FoodStampsz

that t5 should hold up, im running a bit over 500hp on a non wc aussie t5 with no issues thus far, just no showboating

Really? I took a slightly beaten non WC T5 and chewed it apart pretty quickly with a very mild 350.

[FoodStampsz]

yup mines an aussie ran 11's with it non wc t5