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Forum: Exhaust
02-06-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Best exhuast for my specs?

Currently I have replaced the cylinder heads with a pair of Iron Eagle S/S heads that have a 165cc intake, 76cc combustion chamber and 1.94/1.50 valves.

Replaced the Cam with a flat-tappet...
Forum: Exhaust
02-06-2011, 04:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By F1 Bomber

Best exhuast for my specs?

Okay so right now i've got a 305 in my T/A pushing 358hp at 5,800 rpm and 342tq at 4,000 rpm. I am now planning to redo the exhaust from the headers back, so I am wondering what is the best:
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2011, 04:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By F1 Bomber

Purge Canister

Okay so I bought an 85 T/A with a 305 H.O. 4bbl. I recently noticed that my purge canister isn't hooked up to anything, and I'm not sure where exactly its suppose to hook up. If someone could post a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-24-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Changing an Auto Trans to Manual

Well I am planning on doing a few mods to the 350 to give it about 380 horse and 415 torque, and I have been told that even though the 350 will bolt up to my transmission it wont be able to handle...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Changing an Auto Trans to Manual

Okay thanks, wasn't sure if it was possible or not, guess its off to the junkyard i go (sigh)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-20-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By F1 Bomber

Changing an Auto Trans to Manual

Okay so I have been planning to throw a 350 into my car for a while now, and I found an engine and transmission for $500, however the downside is that my car is a 5-speed and the transmission is an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2010, 02:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: What size of valves should i have on a 350

So then do I want 1.94/1.50 or 2.02/1.60?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: What size of valves should i have on a 350

Well I already have a flowpro muffler a eldebrock intake and carb for a 350, with a cam, headers and cylinder heads it should be around 380 - 400 horse.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By F1 Bomber

What size of valves should i have on a 350

Okay so what size of valves should I have in the cylinder heads for a 350. I am planning on putting a 350 in my trans am and am going to put aftermarket heads, cam, and headers on.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-28-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,538
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: i want to paint my car. lil help?

Well your best bet for the stripping of the paint is to get a sandblaster, it does a better job than just sanding and is also faster. you can buy reasonable ones that will hook up to a home shop air...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-24-2010, 01:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Cylinder Head Help

Like to keep it around the $800 mark, I have $2,000 to spend and I am planning on doing camshaft, beefing up my valve train, and shorty headers as well.
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Choosing a Carb

okay so right now it has the edelbrock intake, exhaust is done up, planning on putting on Dart Iron Eagle S/S Cylinder Heads and 'Xtreme Energy' Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Cylinder Head Help

I have done exhaust, intake manifold, and am looking at carb for friday. Planning to do camshaft and heads next month
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By F1 Bomber

Choosing a Carb

Okay so I have a 305 H.O. 4bbl. I am putting on aftermarket cylinder heads, have the edelbrock intake and am putting in an aftermarket cam, should I keep the stock carb or go with an aftermarket one?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,901
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Vortec Heads on 350 TBI

From what I have heard you almost have to redo your whole top end to put vortec heads on.

You might find this article very interesting, I know I did....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By F1 Bomber

Cylinder Head Help

Okay so one of the biggest problems with the 305 is that the cylinder heads are too restricting. So I am planning on putting on new cylinder heads. However I don't really understand what the specs...
Forum: Body
08-22-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: How to shave off 300lbs

Okay, So there isn't to much I can do If I want to keep it a daily driver, I will look into the fiberglass hood though, and lighter rims.
Forum: Body
08-22-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By F1 Bomber

How to shave off 300lbs

Okay, so I was using a 1/4 mile calculator and it was extremely accurate to what I was running in my quarter mile. So I fiddled around with the calculator and found out that if I can shave off 300...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Engine Stalls

I tried pumping the peddle and it didn't seem to do much, still stalled, I am going to give the choke another check once it stops raining.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-21-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By F1 Bomber

What should my quarter mile time be?

Okay so i have an 85 T/A with the 305 H.O. 4bbl. It has an edelbrock air cleaner and intake manifold, the catalytic converters are taken off and I have a Flowpro muffler on it. What do you think I...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-21-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,780
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: 1990 Trans Am GTA vs. 1998 Mustang GT who would win?

Between the two of you there wont be a huge difference in horsepower, he probably has maybe +20 - +25 on you, but your torque is going to blow him out of the water. My advice is throw on a pair of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Engine Stalls

No I dont pump the peddle, and the choke isn't closing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By F1 Bomber

Engine Stalls

Hey there, So I have a 85 T/A with the 305 H.O. 4bbl. When I go to start it up after it has been sitting for 6+ hours, it likes to stall right as soon as it fires up the first time and then again the...
Forum: Canadian Region
08-21-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,481
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Foll Call: Saskatchewan Members inside.

Chris here, currently in Rosetown but moving to Nipawin on the 31st of August. Just bought an 85 T/A 2 weeks ago, currently working on getting the body all done up. Needs a new paint job and a few...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-15-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: 305 HO 4bbl to 350 TPI

Okay thanks. the 350's and 305's are very similar so I shouldn't have to change anything else should I?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-15-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By F1 Bomber

Boosts for a 85 L69

Hey there, Just purchased my 85 Trans Am last week, It has the L69 305 H.O. I am basically wondering what I can do to it to give it that extra boost. So far I replaced the 10" by 2" air filter with a...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-15-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: 305 HO 4bbl to 350 TPI

Okay so I am looking at this engine right now. http://market.autopartsfair.com/pontiac-car_engines/firebird-1992-rebuilt_engines-chv_350rlb_4.html I shouldn't have any problem with making this into a...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-13-2010, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By F1 Bomber

305 HO 4bbl to 350 TPI

Hey there, I recently purchased a 85 Trans Am with the 305 HO 4bbl, I love the engine but in todays standards 190 hp and 240 torque isn't anything special. So currently I am in the process of...
Forum: Exhaust
08-11-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Straight Pipe or Flow Pro

I was thinking that but wasn't sure, so basically the Flow Pro would be the better option then.
Forum: Exhaust
08-11-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Straight Pipe or Flow Pro

I am talking about taking BOTH the cats off and the muffler.
Forum: Exhaust
08-10-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By F1 Bomber

Re: Straight Pipe or Flow Pro

Well actually, I am from Canada, and it isn't illegal here, the worst I can get is a $90 noise ticket. Also I am mostly curious about which one will give me the biggest increase. I know it wont be...
Forum: Exhaust
08-10-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By F1 Bomber

Straight Pipe or Flow Pro

Okay so I just purchased my 85 firebird with a 305 HO a few days ago, and am planning on getting the exhaust done right away. I am either going to

a) Take the catalytic converter off and go...
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