Hey, I'm a new user on this forum. I wasn't sure just where to post this but anyway. I don't yet have an F-body but am looking to get one. I like camaros a little more than firebirds but I can't decide what to get. Z28, RS,...TPI, TBI, Carburated. I was just hoping maybe you all could give me some insight on what you think would be the best.
Thanks

 

duh.......a firebird, also TPI if u can...........well more camaro's come posi then do birds, but u can fix that with richmond gears for 200$

 

Good to see you like Camaros better. What are you looking for in the car exactly??

 

I'm looking for enough power so i don't get too bored with it. I don't want any bigger than a 305 so i could afford gas. and i would prefer a 5speed over an auto

 

also there is a 1987 IROC with 305 TPI auto and a 1992 RS 305 TBI 5spd near me both for sale for $3500

 

Go with the 305 TPI for sure. 5 spds are cool and all, but TPI is sooooo much better then TBI. Plus you'll bet getting an IROC over an RS :lala:

 

Definetly. Go check out the IROC-Z, but if a 5-Speed and some good power is what your looking for wait until a 305 TPI 5-Speed with G92 comes around. Not much MPG difference between the 350 and 305. 350 is obviously faster though.

 

Yeah, 305 TPI with 5 speed. In a Trans Am. Maybe like this one...

 

Exactly 350/305 will get the same.

Don't get TBI or carb, TBI motors sucked and the carbs are ok, but available with the LG4 motor, which sucked. Get a nice 350TPI IROC or newer Z28. Or like said above the 305 TPI/5 spd combo with a G92 option is pretty quick.

 

Hmm, Mike, you aren't trying to make a subtle hint for him to buy your car are you?

 

No, far from it! I love my car and would never sell it. That is actually the picture from when I bought it. Just thought I'd throw in some input as far as what thirdgen I like best. I'll take any chance I can get to try to get somebody into a thirdgen Firebird.

 

If I were you (looking for a camaro) here is what I would get:
-350 TPI hands down, makesure its a 350 tho, and check the VIN
-Z28 or IROC,
-T-tops
-Yellow had to add that one because I love yellow

John

 

If I had the choice, I'd take a 305 TPI/5 speed first, then a 350 TPI, followed by a 305 TPI/auto.

Why not the biggest engine first? Simple...nothing is more fun than a stick. I sell new Olds and Pontiacs, and whenever I have the chance, I ALWAYS select the stick to drive. Even a smaller engine will feel livelier than the bigger one when it has a stick.

So you may ask, why do I have the #3 choice? Simple...it was cheap and in awesome shape. If you do find a nice 305 TPI/auto car thats very clean for the price, grab it! The torque is great, and unless you're ragging the hell out of it, the 305 is a nice choice as a substitute for the 350.