m145mcc

im new to this forum i,m looking to get a 1988 camaro and the one i have my eye needs some engine work and i have the money to replace i was waning to know what kind of engine to get (not to car smart yet) also i wana replace the transmission any help with information would be great oh also i don't want to keep her stock after market and performance parts suggestions are welcome ... thanks

Atilla the Fun

I'm not gonna get too specific yet, you haven't given us very much info. But generally, find yourself an '87-up 350 shortblock, then we can go from there.

m145mcc

this is a very dumb question .. but dose it have to be a 350 short block ... and what is that again I'm very very very new to cars

m145mcc

could i use this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBF-4...Q5fAccessories

Atilla the Fun

No, you can't use that, it's a Ford. And do you even have that much $ to be putting into an engine? If so, you should be getting this:
http://www.sdparts.com/product/12498...inumHeads.aspx
or this:
http://www.sdparts.com/product/17801...reHarness.aspx

m145mcc

lol i have been doing some reading and your right that would not have worked .. but yes i do have that much to sink in to this car ... would this one work http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=244120 ... i want at least 450 horse power under the hood