mustangdmurder

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I want a good old 305. I would prefer to get an LG3 and yes I mean LG3 not LG4. LG3s were the 305s made from 1976 to 1980, but I'd consider any 1985 or older carbed one. Please don't try to sell me a 350 I own 3 of them and even though I want a 305 I know they aren't worth much.

jwfirebird

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i have a 86 305 (pre86 style)out in the junk pile but i want to get what its worth in weight at the JY and you are 200 miles from me so its not likely worth it for you. my zip is 14411. i tried to sell it for like 50 bucks when i got my crate engine couldn't get anyone to buy it

mustangdmurder

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How is it a 1986 motor, but pre 86 style? I would take it if were closer, but I can't drive 200 miles to New York.

jwfirebird

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because 86 was the last year not 85. it was not a solid change over there were both styles. i figured but the reason i posted was look through craigslist maybe post something there people have them all over. shouldnt be too hard to track one down for cheap

mustangdmurder

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"In 1986 the rear main seal was changed from a 2-piece rubber design to a 1-piece rubber design that used a mounting appliance to hold it in place. This necessitated a change in the flywheel/flexplate bolt pattern, as well as the need for an externally balanced flexplate/flywheel." Quoting widipedia.

In 1987 The valve cover surfaces were changed such that cylinder head mounting lip was raised and the bolt location was moved from 4 bolts on the perimeter, to 4 bolts down the centerline of the valve cover (this design debuted on the Corvette in 1986, and Chevrolet 4.3 L the year before). Also changed were the mounting angles of the center 2 bolts on each side of the intake manifold (from 90 degrees to 73 degrees) and the lifter bosses were increased in height to accept roller lifters. The alloy heads for use in the Corvette still retain the non-angled bolts (center 2 bolts attaching to the intake). Also all carburetors were done away with and replaced by TBI (throttle-body injection) fuel injection on the Camaro and Firebird.

jwfirebird

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so it had the different rear seal but not the valve covers, sounds right. i think the flywheel had weights on it. what are you doing with it that it matters?

mustangdmurder

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I kind of want to build a turbo charged 305, but who really know. I like to tinker around with engines.

jwfirebird

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i thought you were doing a resto or something if you are just going to mod it nobody is going to know the difference if thats a 350, 383, who knows they all look the same

mustangdmurder

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Well it will be going into my 1982 Z28, so it will be for a resto mod. I have a couple 350s, but I really want to go with a 305 for my Camaro since that is what it came with.