swap v6 for 305

Nov 13, 2004 4 Replies

Well, first of all.. which are you going to do, a 305 or 327? Do you have all the necessary parts? i.e. engine, transmission, springs, suspension, wiring harness, etc? I looked into this when I got my Camaro... and its really not feasable. You are better off buying a 3rd gen with a v-8. It will take lots of time, money, and beer... from what I have been told. So I went out a got myself a Formula with a 305, and then a 'Bird with a 350.

-Geno

1985 Blue Camaro 2.8L w/T-tops (149k and going... getting worried) 1988 Blue Firebird Formula 5.0L w/T-tops 1985 Brown Firebird 5.7L w/5-Speed (No T-tops though) Still looking for an '82-'84 T/A w/T-tops or parts from one

LOL.. yeah... well.. I've seen the light.... well.. the plan this summer is to tear into the Formula and try to do as much of a complete rebuild as humanly(me that is) possible.. while ripping out the (seriously this time.. I have the receipts) rebuilt 350 and possible the 5 speed and doing a swap with the 'Bird for the 305 auto.... I know I am going to have to beef up the body A LOT.. as the Formula has T-tops and the 'Bird doesn't.. and the body on the Formula isn't in as good condition as the 'Bird... but thats my Summer project this year. So expect a lot of stupid/dumb/interesting/(and possible a few intelligent) questions along the way. BTW.. when are we going to get together for another IRC? Its been a LONG ass time... well.. since I've been involved anyway.. :)

-Geno

1985 Blue Camaro 2.8L w/T-tops (149k and going... getting worried) 1988 Blue Firebird Formula 5.0L w/T-tops 1985 Brown Firebird 5.7L w/5-Speed (No T-tops though) Still looking for an '82-'84 T/A w/T-tops or parts from one

Ive got a 1984 camaro, am thinking about swapping the 2.8 liter v6 for a



305. Anyone know what all it takes?

KITTvsKARR spilled my beer when they jumped on the table and proclaimed in

/me sniffles.

GLK, SBM, he's come a long way...

To the OP. If you're going to go ahead with this and decide on a 305, which is a smog motor, you really should just skip that idea and go 350 instead. For the extra 45 CI you get a lot more possibilities as far as good mods go...

NOI

KITTvsKARR spilled my beer when they jumped on the table and proclaimed in

BTW.. when are

I think I have to make a few changes to the room first. :)

If you want to hold one, feel free to announce a day/time, then have at it...

NOI

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