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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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So I have a 305 FI 1991 Firebird Formula and I love the car but I am wanting a little more power behind the wheel. The original plan was to rebuild a 350 with aftermarket internals and power it with twin turbos to hopefully put out around 500-600 HP but the cost is pretty high. I have a 360 from my old plymouth trailduster and I know it may be a stupid question but would it be very difficult to swap out my 305 for this 360? Does anything bolt on?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Re: Need help

Absolutely nothing swaps over between the two

There is no aftermarket support for a chrysler engine in the pontiac, so all swap related items will be custom. Extremely high cost unless you fabricate everything yourself
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Pretty much exactly what I thought but wanted to double check. Can you instead recommend a buget engine to swap to while still attaining the desired HP. I was thinking a 350.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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Single turbo 5.3 LM7
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Can the LM7 handle the turbo stock and if so how much psi should I boost? And how much HP can I expect to get from bone stock? By the way thank you so much really means a lot. I just don't really have anyone to ask.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...r-project.html
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