Is engine swap possible? If so how should it be done?
Can a 1995, 350 small block Chevy pickup engine be compatible with a 1973 Camaro? And if so would I be able to make slap a carburetor on it without the computer system?
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1973 Chevrolet Camaro Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1973 Chevrolet Camaro continued to drop in power and performance, as did many cars in the 70s. The SuperSport (SS) trim was no longer available, and instead a new LT option was available. The LT package was focused on internal luxury rather than performance with a V8 engine rated at only 115 horsepower. Quite a drop from the SSs.
After the bumper fiasco of 1972, the 73 Camaros rolled off the line with better bumpers than ever. Numbers for the 1973 model looked great, as the drop in production in 1972 offset the 96,751 Camaros born in 1973.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
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by Anonymous
Apr 15, 2015
This car I built for my wife so it had to be comfortable and easy to drive and that it was. When we bought the car it was just a running primer bomb, so i redid the interior, bodywork, paint and dressed up the engine on a very minimal budget, i was only making $10 bucks an hour back then, that was 20 years ago.Apr 15, 2015
by Anonymous
May 29, 2013
1973 Z/28 Camaro 400 hp LT/1 350 bored 4" 11:1 compression, 500 lift 306 duration cam, 202 heads, 780 cfm Holley, sittin on a edelbrock high rise manifold, next its going to be NOS to be added to it. $2000.00 I & my wife put into the engine. Did the rebuild & the work myself.May 29, 2013
by Anonymous
Nov 29, 2011
Great looking starting to gain in its deserved price range , real nice driving car, LT-1 has been a great plus, motor is the cats meow, never had any mechanical problems, originally a factory brown with white stripes......................Muscle car in all senses of the word, look at a 1970-73 RS..Sharp car.Nov 29, 2011
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by Anonymous
Apr 15, 2015
This car I built for my wife so it had to be comfortable and easy to drive and that it was. When we bought the car it was just a running primer bomb, so i redid the interior, bodywork, paint and dressed up the engine on a very minimal budget, i was only making $10 bucks an hour back then, that was 20 years ago.Apr 15, 2015
by Anonymous
May 29, 2013
1973 Z/28 Camaro 400 hp LT/1 350 bored 4" 11:1 compression, 500 lift 306 duration cam, 202 heads, 780 cfm Holley, sittin on a edelbrock high rise manifold, next its going to be NOS to be added to it. $2000.00 I & my wife put into the engine. Did the rebuild & the work myself.May 29, 2013
by Anonymous
Nov 29, 2011
Great looking starting to gain in its deserved price range , real nice driving car, LT-1 has been a great plus, motor is the cats meow, never had any mechanical problems, originally a factory brown with white stripes......................Muscle car in all senses of the word, look at a 1970-73 RS..Sharp car.Nov 29, 2011
by Charles L
Oct 21, 2011
this car is hot, this is my first car. this car has a big engine, quite good
suspension but a high fuel consumption. its to expensive. this car is
awesome its a head turner to car enthusiast. but they just dont know how
expensive the maintenance is. Oct 21, 2011
by Pasi N
Jul 07, 2010
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 -73
Performance: ~300hp, needs lock differential...
Build Quality: squeaks/rattles yea it's old :)
Needed Repairs: gearbox leaks, electrical problems, little welding
Appearance: Pretty =)
Cost of Ownership: maybe too much for me
Fun Factor: really fun, love itJul 07, 2010
by Dillon S
Apr 30, 2010
It has 40000 original miles, starts right up. whole car is original except for the seats and carpet. everything works except the heat. car has factory air conditioning. im restoring the car. is blue with white stripes. x x x Apr 30, 2010
by Tobias H
Apr 29, 2010
I have never driven this car in stock form, so my thoughts on its power and handling are not really applicable. As upgraded (Currently with a well-worked smallblock V8 and additional go-fast goodies), the car has unbelievable power and handling to rival that of "modern muscle" like the new-GTO and Mustangs. An all-leather-and-plastic interior makes the build quality a two-sided sword; everything does however manage to work together for the greater good of its appearance. Since the car is nowhere near stock in my ownership, I can't say that its cost of ownership is good or bad, as the car has been quite expensive for me. However, smallblock V8s that the car originally was equipped with are quite cheap to replace nowadays (approaching the $1-per-cu. inch mark), so even if one were to blow the motor out of an old Camaro, a replacement can be had for very inexpensively. Apr 29, 2010
by Tim S
Mar 05, 2010
love the car it is very fun to drive need a paint job but its will be done soon. the people i got it from dident do it any favors its a good thing thay sold it thay took a consule out of a newer trans am and put in it and some other odds and ends dont know what thay were thinking but going to put it most of the way back to factoryMar 05, 2010
by Alex R
Oct 16, 2009
He stuck a 430hp 383 small-block in it.It has 468 big-block. The car was fast and fun to drive-yet still it needed something. I know, a six-speed transmission, a rearend makeover, suspension upgrades, better brakes, and yes, more power. Now my wife is starting to worry about me. The car is running strong and out comes the 468 and in goes a 496...with a B&M 177 mini-blower."Oct 16, 2009
by Caleb B
Sep 19, 2009
The Camaro is an American classic and I think from 1967-1973 are the real Camaros. With lines the blend american muscle with sport and the aggresive look of a beast the Camaro is one cool looking ride. With a base line 307 V8 it has a lot of room for improvement in the performance arena but you can still break the rear wheels loose easily.Sep 19, 2009
by David S
Sep 14, 2009
it's ok for a cheap beater ,,i have fun with it, love this style of camaro , but my 1970 rs was alot better shape and i should of kept it , well hindsite is 20/20 but will make due with the 73Sep 14, 2009
by Brad B
Jul 28, 2009
Performance - great handling acceleration and smooth clutch
Build Quality -Solid as a rock
Appearance - ok but primer gets old
Cost of Ownership -4600 is not bad 22 miles to the
Fun Factor -wonderful for drifting the lots around the townJul 28, 2009
by Paul G
Jul 10, 2009
Very quick, 11.91sec @ 118mph in 1/4 mile. 383 stroker, full roller cam and valvetrain. 700r4 overdrive auto trans. 3:43 rear end gears. Flowmaster 2 1/2 exhaust that sets off car alarms everywhere I go. Getting a fresh repaint this month. We have more fun in this car, even when below speed limit, than you can imagine.Jul 10, 2009
by Ben G
Jun 08, 2008
It's a 1973 Camaro Z/28. Is there any more that need be said?Jun 08, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 30, 2008
I had one just like this when I was younger. Broke my heart to sell her.Jan 30, 2008
by Justin R
Jan 24, 2008
eventually putting in a 557 in it...hahaJan 24, 2008
by Anonymous
Sep 16, 2007
love this body style even better than previous model, yes it can use some modifications and upgrades and what you have then is something to love about. Sep 16, 2007
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