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Transambob027 10-15-2006 07:40 PM

A little help
 
I was am going to overhaul my 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans am it has a CSB 305 with a 4 bbl i was wondering if anyone had some do's and don'ts for me. I was thinking of either rebuilding the current motor or droping a 350. Well if anyone has any advice you know what to do thanks.8)

SamhainZ28 10-15-2006 08:08 PM

hahahahaha its bob, whats up fag?

BonzoHansen 10-15-2006 08:55 PM

IMO, 305=boat anchor

WayFast84 10-15-2006 09:32 PM

get a 350

WildBillyT 10-15-2006 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transambob027
I was am going to overhaul my 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans am it has a CSB 305 with a 4 bbl i was wondering if anyone had some do's and don'ts for me. I was thinking of either rebuilding the current motor or droping a 350. Well if anyone has any advice you know what to do thanks.8)

For the cost of rebuilding your 305 you may be close to or even over the cost of a building a 350.

Transambob027 10-18-2006 11:19 PM

ok even tho their is very little to the computer would i need anything for the conversion


and wouldn't i need to upgrade the radiatior and im thinking of converting it from and auto to a 5 speed (and i know it's going to be hard but it a project not a driving car)

V 10-19-2006 02:39 AM

if you go to a straight carb, youll also need a new distributor with a vac. advance. The electronic carb/ecm setup currently in your car uses the carb and stock distributor together to make adjustments, without one part, the other is useless or impaired.

BonzoHansen 10-19-2006 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transambob027
ok even tho their is very little to the computer would i need anything for the conversion


and wouldn't i need to upgrade the radiatior and im thinking of converting it from and auto to a 5 speed (and i know it's going to be hard but it a project not a driving car)

No T5 behind an engine with balls. TKO or T56.

JSPERFORMANCE 10-19-2006 11:46 PM

i have a t5 in my car... i guess you must mean cars faster than 11.80's huh?

WildBillyT 10-20-2006 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JSPERFORMANCE
i have a t5 in my car... i guess you must mean cars faster than 11.80's huh?

The stock T-5 is rated at about 300 ft-lb of torque capacity. Looks like you lucked out.

BonzoHansen 10-20-2006 09:23 PM

+1 You probably just jinxed yourself. :lol:

JSPERFORMANCE 10-21-2006 12:40 AM

yeah, I will let you know how my "luck" holds out.... :lol:

NJSPEEDER 10-21-2006 12:01 PM

if it comes down to buying vs rebuilding an engine, go with a GMPP crate motor. for the costs of rebuilding an engine reliably at a machine shop that often only gives you a very short and limited warranty if any at all, you can get a bullet made with all brand new parts and a 3yr/36k mile warranty.
it also invovles way less down time since a lot of the crate motors you will just need to hook up a few things to get running.
the only way "building" a motor is really worth it is if you are going for something all out and need to pick and choose parts yourself.

V 10-21-2006 12:03 PM

and if you want the best deals on GM crate engines... PM me, hehe

Iroc-z86 10-21-2006 09:39 PM

ive got just over 300tq on my t5...nothing bad yet...would like a t56 though so it really doesnt matter if mine blows up. but def. get a 350. 305's are just a waste of time IMO.

ZeroCool8891 10-25-2006 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Iroc-z86
ive got just over 300tq on my t5...nothing bad yet...would like a t56 though so it really doesnt matter if mine blows up. but def. get a 350. 305's are just a waste of time IMO.


funny you non kosher basterd

Iroc-z86 10-30-2006 10:11 AM

Dont hate me because im awesome :D

Transambob027 11-19-2006 02:00 AM

Well i ran out of funds for the bird if anyone need third generation parts give me a holar


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