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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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Car: 1991 RS
Engine: 305 TBI
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Who does quality engine swaps?

I live in the San Gabriel Valley, have a 1991 RS 305, and want to swap to a carbed 350.

Does anyone know any mechanics or speedshops that do good work with this type of swap?

I am willing to check out places in Orange, South Bay, Inland Empire or the Valley. Any reccomendations on people you know that I should talk to would be much appreciated. Thanks guys, Eric
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 09:22 PM
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You can't do a legal carb swap on your car. It is either stay TBI or go TPI (speed density). Having said that ...

Originally posted by Kevin91Z
Don Lorentzen
1207 W. Struck, #E
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 633-5168
Engine rebuilding, Trans rebuilding, SubFrame Connector welding, Exhaust specialist, Rear end specialist, Custom chips, Carb/TBI/TPI.
I'd do it, but it would take three to fours years. :sillylol:
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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do it yourself...its not too hard...a manual and a lift and basic hand tools and your set...

im 17 and done it twice ...

just take the time to do everthing right the 1st time..clean and label your parts...paint them if u want to be fancy like me....then assemble...

id say save the $$ and do it yourself...
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 01:11 AM
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I wouldnt even know where to start
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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Originally posted by dunerida82
I wouldnt even know where to start
You would want to start by disconnecting your battery.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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Car: '92 Camaro RS
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Like George said, you can not do a 305 TBI to 350 carb swap legally. Why not just stay w/ the TBI or convert to TPI? I am also planning on swapping in a 350 for the 305 but I am not sure if I will be keeping the TBI or converting to TPI. Don is your man for for this job, he's done all the work on my RS.

Jonathan...
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