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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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i am rebuilding a 305 out of a 86 z28 camaro and putting it in my 87 firebird. I was wanting to know what kind of parts i would want to go with carb, heads, ect (on a low budget but still have good performance)? thanks John
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
What do/did the '87 & '86 have?
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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v6

2.8 L v6, 135 hp
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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depends on what you can spend and what you consider to be performance

performance = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

is it an LG4 or is it an L69


good luck
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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LG4 or LB9 is a better question. They only made 74 L69 f-bodies in '86.
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