When looking for the perfect repair, replacement, overhaul or upgrade 1987 CHEVY 2.8L - CHEVY 173 ENGINE -- BIG/SMALL BLOCK, there are lots of options and fitment requirements to consider. Our in-house experts will advise you on the engine configurations, confirm the technical specifications with you and ensure exact fitment requirements and compatibility prior to placing your order. Paying close attention to the dimension, clearances and engine characteristics will assist you in both power and performance departments. For the 87 2.8L OEM Chevy crate engines, with all new moving parts are a popular option and prices will vary based on availability and cost of engine parts.

Here is a sample 87 rebuilt or remanufactured technical specification listing to give you and idea of what you are looking for :

Engine Description: RWD, block #457, 695, crank #817, FI

Size 2.8 L, 173 CID

Engine Type V6

Fuel Type Gasoline

Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection

VIN Code S

Aspiration Non Turbo

Head Casting 14054879 14054884

Block Casting 10065457 14100695

Crank Casting 817

Part of the powerful V6 GM Chevy family of engines, there are lots of vehicle and specialty applications for the 87 V6 # 173 engine. These could include the

* 1987 Chevrolet / Chevy Camaro

* 1987 Chevrolet / Chevy S10 Blazer

* 1987 Chevrolet / Chevy S10 Pickup

Whether you require a truck or auto engine, we deal in answers and solutions that are right for you. Repaired, rebuilt, remanufactured, used or new Chevy engines can all be sourced from our product pages below. Happy hunting and be sure to discuss your engine needs and requirements, fitment and performance specifications, even high-performance power compatibility and upgrades with our technical engine experts.

** NOTE: A Core deposit will be charged separately and will be refunded to customers upon delivery of the old engine or cylinder head. We recommend you contact your local salvage yard first -- they may buy the core from you.

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Horsepower, torque and reliability, robust quality manufacture, precision engineering all work together to deliver a power plant that can deliver on demand. Whether for quick acceleration and responsive power when you need and want it, these Chevy engines will not disappoint. For large inventory and in-stock engine solutions, engine blocks, cylinder heads and even total remanufactured engine blocks (long and short), we carry and source them all. Based on the Ford Mustang, the Chevy CAmaro is still a crowd and mass favorite. Every engine in every Camaro ever built by GM, was of pushrod-actuated valve design. There's never been an overhead cam engine in a factory Camaro. Part of the third generation iteration of the Chevy CAmaro the 1987 model were the first built without front subframes or leaf-spring rear suspensions. Factory fuel injection According to one automotive enthusiast the 2.5L engine was less than stellar and somewhat lethargic in this application and many opted for the more powerful power plants that GM's fast and furious was known for.

Big engines returned to the Camaro for 1987 with the good old 350 (5.7-liter) V8 making its way into IROC-Zs as an option. It is rated at a full 225 horsepower - the highest horsepower in a Camaro in 13 years enabling vastly better drivability. Upgrading your 2.8L engine is always a possibility as well. Be sure to discuss your options and compatibility issues, technical and power performance requirements with our engine experts, who are on-hand and at your disposal 24/7.

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