Hello all!

I have a dream to build a really bad assed 3rd gen one day, and was looking for one particular car..

A 91-92 White Formula 350 WS6 5 speed hard top.

First, did they make this combo, and second, is it an unusual combo?

thanks for your info...

 

The 350 (L98) was never available with a 5spd from the factory. It was only offered with an automatic.

The 305 was available with a 5spd.

I think you will be able to find the car you described, except for the transmission.

FYI all thirdgen Formulas had WS6.

 

The easiest way for you to get what you want is to buy a 305 TPI 5-speed car. Then swap the 305 for a 350. The only parts you'll have to change are the block, heads, injectors, and PROM.

 

um wouldnt a more easier way be to buy a 350 car and swap the 700R4 auto for a 5 speed..?

trannys go for less then engines i would think

 

i would agree with you, except for the fact that a stock 5 speed can't handle a 350... need to put a different tranny in...

 

well under normal driving the T5 would be ok i think (just because ive read that a few times at this site lol) but ya if ur a little hard sometimes on the car...which who isant sometimes then ya ud need sometin else....

 

Some people have had trouble keeping the 305 from breaking the 5 speed. All depends on how you drive I guess.

 

well man as far as a 5 spd goes you'll have to get a beefy one to handle the 350

 

Get a 6 speed from a 4th gen

John

 

Yes, the T5 from 82-87 handled 280lb/ft max and the World Class T5 (88-92) took 305lb/ft max.

The stock 305 TPI with the non-peanut cam puts out 220hp and 300lb/ft torque... that's just 5 less than the WC.

A 350 must make at least 5lb/ft more than the 305!

But... a T56 from a 4th gen can take 450lb/ft max! And that's just a great mod anyway!

 

The six speed swap is rather involved right? I mean it is more than just a bolt in affair right?

 

There are many posts about it I believe, and I do think it's kinda involved.

I know the crossmember needs to be changed/modified, there isn't a speedo cable hookup... so unless you have an electric speedo already, you need a speed sending unit (about $100)

The driveshaft might be different... but I'd check on that one!

 

Okay, so the drivetrain is optional. I was planning on swapping in a MN6 anyway...

How hard is it to find the White Hardtop? any idea on how many hardtops were made in 91-92??

 

I have seen many Firebirds that are white... mostly GTAs. I have seen a few white Formulas around here, most always with gold trim/decals.

Check ebay and see how many are being sold... and how much they are going for. That's usually a little more than they are worth, but good for a ballpark figure.