305 - 350
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Car: 89 Trans Am, 84 Firebird
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305 - 350
ive heard that GM didnt make firebirds and cameros with 350s in them if they had t-tops, because they warp the chassis, is that true or just rumors. and if it isnt true would it be worth it to switch from a 305 tbi to a 350tpi?
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
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Two words: "Subframe connectors".
305, 350, 2.8, hardtop, T-tops - doesn't matter. Get subframe connectors installed. Solves any and all issues of body flex assuming you get decent ones and properly install them.
(FWIW, I don't know the "correct" answer to the 350/T-tops question, but off the top of my head I'd say it's false - i.e., you could get a 350 in a T-top car. Just not with a T5. . .)
305, 350, 2.8, hardtop, T-tops - doesn't matter. Get subframe connectors installed. Solves any and all issues of body flex assuming you get decent ones and properly install them.
(FWIW, I don't know the "correct" answer to the 350/T-tops question, but off the top of my head I'd say it's false - i.e., you could get a 350 in a T-top car. Just not with a T5. . .)
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