What kind of performance can i expect(305)
05-02-2008, 09:37 PM
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Car: 1983 Z-28
Engine: Carbed LU5
Transmission: 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73 or 3.23
What kind of performance can i expect(305)
I bought a 83 camaro z28 5 speed with no motor. Then I found a rusted out 83 firebird with a crossfire. So I took the crossfire and put it in my Camaro. I didn't do any internal mods what so ever. I just cleaned it up and put all new gaskets in it. Now its in the car, with a 600cfm Holley double pumper, Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, HEI distributor, and headers. New clutch, holley electric fuel pump, flex-fan, and some other misc parts. What can I expect out of this? About how much performance will it have? Thanks!
05-04-2008, 11:31 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
About 170-180 net FWHP. Around 220-230 gross FWHP (like they rate crate engines).
It'll probably run mid-15's on a good day.
It'll probably run mid-15's on a good day.
05-05-2008, 08:07 PM
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Re: What kind of performance can i expect(305)
Thanks, what should I run for exhaust? Its just got shorty headers on it now. Dual? Single? No Cat? Thanks!
05-05-2008, 10:16 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
The best choice for exhaust is stuff for the '86-'90 TPI single cat application. In aftermarket, it'll be 3" where it counts. What you can do with your shorties depends upon what they are. Most likely, it'll be something small, especially in the y-pipe.
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