Hey folks.

This board really needs a "general" section for those questions that span more than one subject.

anyway, I've got an 87 Firebird Formula 305 and I'm currently saving up around 1 grand or so for a trip to the junkyard to start pulling some parts. I want to pick up a 350 block (bare runs 50 to 75 bucks around here) but I was wondering what other things should I go looking for? I know you can find some great deals on parts in Junkyards sometimes, but since I'm pretty new at this (I was a computer geek long before I got into wrenching) I figured I'd ask for some advice first.

I'm looking to end up with a 400 to 500 horsepower NA streetable motor that runs on pump gas (hence the choice to go 350)

Any advice?

 

GTA Sway bar
IROC wonderbar
Aluminum rear drum brakes
JG1 (1LE) aluminum driveshaft
Fog lights and bracket
Spare dash pad
Good condition headliner
WC T-5
9 Bolt rear end

 

Thanks, exactly what I needed (well, except for the headliner, mine still looks direct from factory )


On the 9 bolt rear, what car should I be looking to pull that out of? (i.e. any Fords out there that come with limited slips and 3.5 or higher gears? )