Hi all, I'm new to the firebird world. I finally got me an 86 firebird earlier this year as a fixer upper. I want to change out my 2.8L V6 for a
Rob
You can put in a 350 but the T5 will probably die sooner than later. If you're going to remove the engine you may as well pull the tranny and rebuild it as well. I don't recommend putting in a 305. Just not worth it.
-Bruce
Thanks for the advice Bruce.
Rob
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-Bruce
If you are going to put a carburated engine in it go with a 350. If your going injected dont even bother with TPI motors go with the LT1 they are just as easy to come by as the TPI they push more power and are all around better engine to have. Take it from me I took a 350tpi out of a 1990 vette swaped it with my TBI
305 in my Trans Am. Only 5000 miles later I already have an LT1 that I'm building to replace the TPI. LT1 are also right in the same price range so it kind-of a nobrainer.Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
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