Azul

what's up guys...i have an '89 camaro it had a 2.8 but i've just put in a 305tbi off another '89 camaro...i'm gonna change my intake and need to get a carb so do you guys have any suggestions? please any help would be awesome, i'm very new to this engine so i will admit i don't know crap as far as what i need...thanks

and yes i know this is the v6 board but the other guys haven't answer and i was hoping you guys would

1988CamaroSC

iTrader: (2)

are you on a budget or do you want something new? is the motor stock or are you going to modify it? i had a 600 cfm on my 305 in my 85 ta, she ran like a sweetheart, it was the 4 bbl quadrajet, can be had very cheap these days.

KBcobra

convert to TPI would be good option, more power

Azul

well it's all stock...and i'm not trying to race or anything it might end up being a semi-daily driver since i only live like 2min. from work...but i want good but i'm also gonna paint the car so i know that's gonna take a good amount of funds??? the guy that's putting it in says it be easier to make it a carb just so that i wouldn't have to worry about changing out the computer, not only that he'll charge me less to make it carb than to keep it a tbi

1988CamaroSC

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yeah id say a good 600 cfm carb should do, im not exactly sure what my quadrajet was 600 or 660 on a mostly stock 305. every company makes a good carb. but someone here will bash this company and someone else will back that one. ive always had goodluck with edelbrocks, most of the time they bolt right on with no tuning and run nice. holley makes a good carb too, had that on a 302 in my boat. so search around new and used, and try to find something in the 600-650 range, anything more will be too much. im partial to edelbrock though.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EDELB...02915696QQrdZ1 few rebuilts on ebay, heres one, you will probably want electric choke though, search ebay, i saw a used 600 rebuilt with ec for 200.

Azul

yeah i don't know crap about this so you can point and laugh when i ask this but...'what the heck does 600 cfm carb mean?' and how what would my dumbass need to ask for when i go into the speed shop on monday??? sorry, i this is very new to me and i just want to make sure i get something good, don't mess up my car, and have a very nice ride...once again thanks this is all a big help....

(can you believe the tbi guys have yet to reply to my post)

1988CamaroSC

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well the cfm is the size (flow) of the carb. they go anywhere from 3 something, to like 850 and higher. alright, well in your case, i would go to the speed shop and tell them what your doing. make sure you get a 4 barrel carb first off, or you will kick yourself in the a$$, 2 barrels are out of the question.
tell them your setup, see what they recommend. you would need a 600 cfm carb, 4 barrel, and electric choke. manual choke can be a PITA, you should get a nice intake manifold to match the carb, try to stick with the same company, edelbrock has nice kits made to function with one another. intake manifold gasket, carb base gasket, some kind of air cleaner, id personally buy a 14 inch k&n air cleaner with a 3 inch element (AIR FILTER) if you can fit it, if not 2 is ok.

keep this in mind, go on jegs or summit, edelbrock makes kits for your 305. carb, manifold, cam, lifters and springs, for a good price, check it out. sorry if i confused you.

1988CamaroSC

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and if your car was a 2.8 you will need to do something with the fuel, a regulator or something, because a fuel injected motor runs on a lot more fuel pressure than a carb motor needs, sounds like a lot but it really isnt. you could also leave this to the mechanic.

1988CamaroSC

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http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_763862_-1

theres a carb and manifold kit, look around this can be had for much cheaper, just an example.

Azul

yeah he mentioned the fuel and said it wouldn't be a problem and that i just need to focus on getting the intake and carb that i wanted...that sounds good and i'm probably gonna go with edelbrock it's just when i was looking at the websites i was getting confused with what would fit and what i needed...thanks a million....

1988CamaroSC

iTrader: (2)

yeah no problem. anything sbc, small block chevy should be good to go.

Six_Shooter

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Wouldn't this be better asked in the V8 forum?

1988CamaroSC

iTrader: (2)

yeah, they werent replying to him over there, so id helped em out, a mod will move it im so sure....

drdave88

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haha what mods?

Azul

Guys I really wanna say thanks again... ........out of the 91 views my post has on the T.B.I board i've only gotten one reply saying that the engine is crap and that i should go and get a 350tpi...

well i actually got the engine and trans for 250 off of my mechanic's cousin...he had the car forever and would really only use it to go to work which was like 5min. away...he offered it to me and i figured for the price i'm getting the complete set up i had to take it...anyway i've got it now and now i gotta make the most of it...so once again guys thanks for the input you guys rock...

1988CamaroSC

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i hear the same shyt about having a 6, thus the reason i want to build my six no matter the cost and dust the 8s....just fuel for me thats all

Black85sport

i just pulled the 2.8 out of my 86 firebird. i got a wrecked 91 rs that has the 305 and 5 speed thats going in its place

Maxboost

I've got a 600 cfm Holley or Q-jet that I will trade you for your 2.8 mpfi manifold,need it for a project I'm doing.

Azul

dude where you at...my engine is awesome i've never had any problems the reason i did the switch is cuz my trans was acting up

Maxboost

Sent you a private message.

Maxboost

Did you get my p.m. ?

firstfirebird

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Max, I got a manifold I would be willing to trade (3 pcs.) for something other tham the Q-Jet...

Gumby

If ya end up swaping fans or running better id needs one off a 6 or 8. Just really need the plastic parts. The motors unbolts / screws, when ya go to buy a new one thats all they hand ya is a motor.

N E way motor can be removed to save weight if ya end up with extra one.

Catch them on a good day and your question about speakers will turn into why a V6 sucks and to save the money for a real V8.

They would raze ya on your 2.8 to atleast get a 305, but now ya got one they still think its dumb to do anything but get a cheby 350, get one and then you gotta stroke it or your still dumb, then to really be a big dog ya gotta go BB.

yea its hard to find love at times in the other sections here.

Six_Shooter

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LOL, true story!

Maxboost

Is it complete,got pic's.

firstfirebird

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I will take pics and PM you later. You want all 3 parts?

Maxboost

Yeah,everything that goes with it or needed to bolt it on.