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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Car: 86 camaro z28
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i have a 86 camaro z28, with a v8 motor carb motor, with hooker headers. but i dont know if its a 305 or 350 how do i tell the differents it doesnt like look the orignal motor
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Old May 11, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
If it's an 86, it was a 305 originally. The only way to be sure what it is now is to check the casting numbers behind the driver's side head.

The same headers will fit regardless of whether it's a 305 or a 350 though.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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what numbers should i been looking like what
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Old May 11, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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MorTec, Chevy V-8 Engine Block and Head Casting Number Locations
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