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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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1992 firebird vert 305 tbi

Ok what Im wanting to do is restore my car back to original. So I want my current 305 rebuilt or replaced with a factory replacement. What would you do? Please let me know if it worth rebuilding or just replacing. Where can I buy a longblock 305 tbi?
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Re: 1992 firebird vert 305 tbi

Does the engine run fairly smooth now?
Does it burn oil or leak oil?
Could it be freshened up w/ only some new gaskets & paint?
Places like Jasper engines should have a drop in replacement engine.
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Re: 1992 firebird vert 305 tbi

Originally Posted by ex-x-fire
Does the engine run fairly smooth now?
Does it burn oil or leak oil?
Could it be freshened up w/ only some new gaskets & paint?
Places like Jasper engines should have a drop in replacement engine.
my engine for some reason surges.
It uses about quart and a half between oil changes
valve guides are bad, blue smoke when start up
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