[NJ] 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

my 305 bit the dust last year so i'm looking to upgrade. i need a 350 that works with TPI. i live in New Jersey so a seller in the same state would be prefered as i would be picking it up. if not hopefully we can make a deal on shipping.

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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

I have a 69 camaro 350 010 short block for sale. 400 bucks Pm me for more info. Short block as in you need heads/top end, reuse your 305 stuff=higher compression good power, or get a set of cheap 350 heads and reuse your intake and stuff either way both good options.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

reuse your 305 stuff= lose power....305 heads have smaller valves.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

" 78 monte
I put 305 heads on a 350 with dished pistons.With a mild cam ,4bbl and headers.The motor ran like a raped ape.Comp was probably around 9.5:1 w/ dished pistons."

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/305-...50-a-2730.html

Quick google search and a few threads say YAY and some say nay.
58 cc combustion chambers make for more power. clean them up(porting) maybe bigger valves and ur golden or like I said 350 heads(you can get a set of basic heads in good condition for 50-100 bucks!)
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

I have a 1988 L98 longblock from a GTA, was a running engine that has been sitting in storage a couple years so consider it a good core to build, lower end is good ran with no knocks or noises. $150 pick up in NY zip 12538 not far from NJ.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:06 AM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

hey droptop70ss, just sent you a PM!
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

hey guys, i'm still looking for an engine!
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

my 88 L98 is still here, thought you were going to pick it up and then never heard back?
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

bump still looking for one.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

still looking for an 350 engine for my 88 GTA or a Gen 1 vortec 350 from a chevy van from around 1993!!! please help i need to get this done by august!

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

I have a 91 C4 L98 shortblock I will sell for 150.00. I also have another 91 C4 L98 shortblock that is fresh that I want $800.00. Unfortunatly I am in Michigan.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Re: 350 sbc needed for 88 GTA

Originally Posted by wbspoon
I have a 91 C4 L98 shortblock I will sell for 150.00. I also have another 91 C4 L98 shortblock that is fresh that I want $800.00. Unfortunatly I am in Michigan.
Yes that's unfortunate for me. Anyone else have one? Preferably in nj.
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