305tbi to___?best crate engine??
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305tbi to___?best crate engine??
Just wondering...very soon i want to drop in a new crate engine...any crate engine out there that would be best for performance and dependibilaty???i would go to carb setup also...i was looking at gm crates..but u guys are the experts.........thanks
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I don't know what kind of power you're looking for out of this crate engine but if you go to SDPC they have a pretty good selection of crate motors on their site.
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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 crate motor last year:
http://www.goautocenter.com/300hp_tpi_1987-89.htm
Ordered it with the optional tbi cam (towards the bottom of the page)
It's in my 92 RS daily driver. So far has over 25,000 miles on it with no troubles. Reliable as the stock 305 was and makes lots more power. Been very satisfied with it.
If you're going to a carburetor, you'll probably be better off with the GMPP HO 350 (330HP).
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http://www.goautocenter.com/300hp_tpi_1987-89.htm
Ordered it with the optional tbi cam (towards the bottom of the page)
It's in my 92 RS daily driver. So far has over 25,000 miles on it with no troubles. Reliable as the stock 305 was and makes lots more power. Been very satisfied with it.
If you're going to a carburetor, you'll probably be better off with the GMPP HO 350 (330HP).
-Rich-
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i did the swap with the gm 350 ho deluxe. after a change of gears to from stock 308's to 373's i run a high 12 and low 13's consistintly. i was very impressed. 1400 miles and no problems
i wuld suggest this motor if you want reliability and performance. with the 373's i am getting 18-20 miles to the gallon. you may need t o beef up the 700r4 a little though
i wuld suggest this motor if you want reliability and performance. with the 373's i am getting 18-20 miles to the gallon. you may need t o beef up the 700r4 a little though 
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Car: 82 Z28
Engine: Al LT1 headed LG4 305
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi with spacer
Go with the GM crate 383HT it features at 3.8" stroke. I think the pistons are KB hypers and the crank is a Cola.
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Originally posted by chefdan1
i did the swap with the gm 350 ho deluxe. after a change of gears to from stock 308's to 373's i run a high 12 and low 13's consistintly. i was very impressed. 1400 miles and no problems i wuld suggest this motor if you want reliability and performance. with the 373's i am getting 18-20 miles to the gallon. you may need t o beef up the 700r4 a little though
i did the swap with the gm 350 ho deluxe. after a change of gears to from stock 308's to 373's i run a high 12 and low 13's consistintly. i was very impressed. 1400 miles and no problems
i wuld suggest this motor if you want reliability and performance. with the 373's i am getting 18-20 miles to the gallon. you may need t o beef up the 700r4 a little though Member
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your stock convertor is set at about 1200 stall. you,ll need at least around 2300. aother than that a corvette servo, ACTUALLY, before i write alot, take a visit to this website. transmissioncenter.net. that is where i got my trans and i have been very saisfied.
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