2.8 vs 3.4

[Brian Dieckman]

I've heard people here refer to the 3.4L engine as a "stroker" engine. I've noticed some similarities between this engine and the 2.8 that was in my wife's old 85 Camaro. Is the 3.4 a 2.8 with some crazy mods? (although how do you get .6L out of stroking an engine?)

I was just wondering because I HATED that freakin' engine and I will sell this car in a heartbeat if it's going to be as much trouble as that other piece of GM fodder. (sorry, I'm a ford guy slowly being converted)

[Tiago]

well go ahead and sell now, 3.4 is a bored and stroked 2.8 basically, very similar.

[3.4 slow to go]

the 3.4 is a much better/newer block. there are 2.8-3.4 stroker kits. Those reuse your machined block. These kits can cost more than a working used 3.4, but you can get these w/ forged pistons & what not. The heads are basically the same, but the 3.4 have the better/newer springs. 3.4 also have more stock power (better cam). look @ my sig & see what I'm doing with my car.

[ January 31, 2002: Message edited by: 2.8 slow to go ]</p>

[black98V6]

one of the weak points in the 2.8 was the crank.. the 3.4's have forged cranks.. I had an 88 Jimmy with the 2.8, put in a long block after the motor went and 16k miles later the crank broke.. yep broke the crank!.. the 3.4 is a much better motor..

[Brian Dieckman]

Thanks for the reasurance. I had so many problems with that engine, I traded the car for $500 towards the Camaro my wife has now.

I've always been a Mustang guy, and I've been impressed with the power this V6 has as compared to the ford V's, but if they're not making the Camaro/Firebird anymore.. I just might go back to Stangs!

The 2002 camaros are very classy, though. Kind of like sporty Chryslers on steroids! I might get one of the V8's when I trade up... decisions decisions decisions.

Thanks for the help guys!

-Brian