Hi, sorry for what is probably a very basic question to some of you . . . How can you spot a 305 vs a 350? I recently bought an 86 camaro that originally had a 2.8l V6, now it has a V8 that runs really well and looks very new. Thing is I have no idea if its a 5.0l or a 5.7. Seems to me if I were swapping from a V6 to a V8, I'd go with a 350 . . .

Engine is in the car now, and I want to determine exactly what it is before I decide what to do (may swap into my Malibu or my Firebird) - so I need a method that can be used while its in the car, with all the crap hangin' on it.

I did search on the internet, and on this site, but haven't found what I'm looking for, so if this has been answered recently, please forgive me.

Thanks for your help.

 

This should get you started

 

Thanks, that is what I needed. Sorry to ask a question that had obviously been answered before.

Bummer, ended up with a 305 . . . .

Seems like a common question, could it be added to FAQ's?

 

Or check this FAQ: https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=209426