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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Car: 1991 camaro Z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: 5 speed manual
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what is the difference between the 1991 305 specs. one says 205hp and the other says 230hp. what is the difference????
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Old May 24, 2005 | 07:28 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Auto vs Manual, and single cat vs Dual cats.

John
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Old May 24, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
The actual difference is the camshaft.. the 230hp engine got the same camshaft as the L98 (5.7)
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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Actually all of the TPI cars from 90-92 got the same cam. This was not the case from 87-89 as the M5 would get you the better cam.

John

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Old May 25, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by okfoz
Actually all of the TPI cars from 90-92 got the same cam. This was not the case from 87-89 as the M5 would get you the better cam.

John
I stand corrected... I was close though
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