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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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got an important question about gear drive

i have a 89 tbi 305 z28,i replaced the 305 with a 350.well the 350 is gear drive instead of timeing chain.I was later told that is a no-no with computer controlled camaro's. I also have the 305 knock sensor,iwas also told i need a 350 knock sensor and a new 350 esc module to replace the 305 one.......please help!!!! i don't know what is true
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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i have a 89 tbi 305 z28 -------- WHAT?!? I didnt know you could have a TBI z28.....

i replaced the 305 with a 350.well the 350 is gear drive instead of timeing chain.I was later told that is a no-no with computer controlled camaro's. ----------- You should be fine with the gear drive.....

I also have the 305 knock sensor,iwas also told i need a 350 knock sensor and a new 350 esc module to replace the 305 one Yes, you do need a 350 knock sensor and and 350 chip. Find a cop car chip and you should be set or you can get a custom ship made, or even better start burning your own proms.
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Old Jan 30, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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Car: 91 Maro & 97 Ram & 05 Roadstar
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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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WHAT?!? I didnt know you could have a TBI z28......
I have one, an 89, I belive it was the base engine for the 89 Z's
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