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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Car: 87 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
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My 305's time is up. Does anyone know where i can get a new GM L98 (5l.7L) that were in the GTA's in 87? Or maybe even a replacement GM 305. I'm tryin to keep it all GM.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Take a look at a wrecking yard, they usually have a bunch that just need some TLC (or a rebuild)
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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From: Tallahassee, FL. USA
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
I bought this motor.
http://www.goautocenter.com/300hp_tpi_1987-89.htm

So far it has over 25k miles and runs great.
You can use your 305 intake, but you'll need bigger injectors.
-Rich-
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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nice looking engine!!
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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From: poughkeepsie,new york
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 350 TPI (Many Mods)
Transmission: 700R4
Originally posted by RICH92RS350
I bought this motor.
http://www.goautocenter.com/300hp_tpi_1987-89.htm

So far it has over 25k miles and runs great.
You can use your 305 intake, but you'll need bigger injectors.
-Rich-

rich is that engine fast? im looking for a engine and saw this one before but i wonder if its got enough power do you have any times? could you list any kills you have? i have a 350tpi right now im looking for more power though im just trying to find out if it will make my bird fly.
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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 12:48 AM
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From: Tallahassee, FL. USA
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
I haven't got an et slip yet, as my transmission's been on it's way out for a few months (T5) and the nearest drag strip is a couple hours drive (tow bill would kill me), but hope to have one this spring.
Just installed Tremec TKO a few weeks ago.
The car's a blast to drive now, as it originally came with a 170 hp tbi 305 / 5 speed with non-posi 3.08 gear.
Now with above mentioned crate motor and 3.73 posi, I have no troubles with new 4.6 Cobras or stock 5.0 mustangs.
(haven't come up against a supercharged one yet)
Actually, the only Mustang I've run against so far (on the street) that I had trouble with was an early 90's 351 Cobra R.

You'll need an adjustable fuel pressure regulator, a custom chip and good exhaust to get the most out of it.
I got 317 hp at 4500 and 399 ft/lbs at 2500 (flywheel-not rwhp) before installing it.
Certainly not the hottest car around, but a respectable and reliable daily driver for sure.
-Rich-
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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 07:49 AM
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From: poughkeepsie,new york
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 350 TPI (Many Mods)
Transmission: 700R4
wow that motor sounds good keep killing those stangs bro. i allready have the exhaust and the afpr all i need is the chip. how did you come up with those nubers did you have it dinoed? it seems that engine exceeds its rated 300hp numbers and 400 for torque is awsome if this is true i maybe interested i will just add a better intake and headers and i should get 350 horse hopefully let me know what you think.
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Old Jan 19, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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From: Tallahassee, FL. USA
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
Was able to fire it up to check for leaks and dial the timing on a dyno at a shop my friend works at.
These #'s are with the smog pump, etc hooked up, same headers that are in the car, and a single 3" Flowmaster (with 3" cat).
Also this is with a modified tbi setup.
With tpi I'm sure it would probably do better.
My chip is a custom from Ed Wright at Fastchip.com.
-Rich-
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