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Old 01-14-2005, 08:17 PM
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NEVER MIND, HAS A OLDS 307 :(

ok upon furthern investigation on my part, i figured out it has an 85-90 oldsmobile 307 in it. anyone know the firing order for it so i don't have to call autozone?

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oh also the fuel pump is on the Front right side of the engine
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Old 01-14-2005, 10:00 PM
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just looked underneath and the transmission crossmember is moved forward about 6" or so, and the torque-arm is extended aswell. pic attached is what the tranny pan looks like, will try to get a pic of the engine tomorrow.
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Car: 1991 Trans AM GTA
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
You can check it by VIN #. Also, what induction setup is on it (TPI, TBI, Carb)?

What kind of vehicle are we talking about or working on here?
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it came stock with a 305 HO motor, thats not whats in it now and i'm trying to find out what is in it. it's an '84 z-28
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Old 01-14-2005, 10:20 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TCI Streetfighter TH350
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42
so you had someone swap in a new motor into your car and your trying to figure out what kind of motor it is.. correct? give us a little background on why you are asking the question
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i found "6509GM50L G" next to the oil filler neck, am i dealing with a 307 olds? i ran those numbers on google but got nothin
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i bought the car at auction, and i don't know what motor is in it, i would never pay someone to put a motor in for me.
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