General motors is the best.....Hope not to be an outcast! my buick is not a turbo! just a classic 3.8 regal(NA) Engine confusion on my 91firebird I just bought..... Vin code E---- not matching with my apparent 350 engine? Starters are different???????

 

Code--E is the vin for 305tbi witch apparently is not in my car.... Starter off my engine wont fit any 305... Only 350.... Block codes???????????????

 

And i thought chevy guys knew their motors...

 

Try giving us some real information perhaps? What kind of intake does it have? Carb, TBI, TPI? How about a block casting number off the side of the block, that would help quite a bit.

 

And you expect to get answers now, with that comment buick!

 

What u don't like being called out? with all do respect if u would read my post carefully u would realize I asked for block #'s.. Just another G.M> lover...... As posted prior---- VIN code -E-======305tbi( I assumed u would know, my bad!) starter only matches up to a 350 (ripped her out and got new) Was i foolish to think GM guys could help out on some specs....... THAT IS WHY I AM ASKING FOR BLOCK CODES TO IDENTIFY. Didn't mean to **** anyone off.... sorry if u took me took me to seriously!

 

If you believe the 305 tbi is no longer with your car and you think it is something else, what good would us providing a 305 block casting number be? Provide us with the block casting number you DO have, and we can help you. I won't do your work for you.

 

Wasn't pissed, still not pissed, I know E is the vin code for a 305tbi, that's what my car is. By your reply it seems like your the one getting pissed, not helping your situation! It took less than hour from your original post for you to start making negative posts, think about it!

Try doing a search at the top, you'll probably find an answer in previous posts or you can just wait and hope someone answers the question for you, your choice.

 

Why would you "call out" someone you need help from?

There are many different starters for a SBC, so you need to give more specific info... what is the starter bolt pattern on the block (staggered or straight)? What size flexplate (how many teeth)? What transmission is bolted up to said motor?

All of these play a part. If you can tell what trans you have (specifically - like TH350, TH400, 700R4, etc) then we can probably figure out what flexplate you have from that.

 

We do, we just don't know your motor.

 

I apologize and should of been more clear! engine is ?? years old(block looks rough & car looks great)---BEST PLACE to find cast #'s????? Starter bolt pattern is straight not staggared... I only called u out as a poor atempt to ellict attention and to get a response.....Been to busy today to even look for cast#'s..... Under ole girl by 7:30AM-NEWlugs, wires, rotor, dist.cap,battary, battary cables + & -, new starter.... only 1plug left on drivers side. 16 degrees@7;30 and4 more inches of snow( regal in garage) Fun day in the buckeye state! I'll look for the trani # when the wheather permits.. Thanks for the help... GOTTA GO WATCH CRAFTSMAN RACE ON FOX!

 

Cast number locations:

 

THANK YOU VADER! I'll be back under ole girl at dawn now that the wheather finally broke to get that last plug... Great way to spend my weekend----- LOL!

 

Just be glad you're not dropping the tank to change your fuel pump in -40. :P

 

Any key #'s that spell out the heap that has big ***** but certainlly is ugly under my hood?( EXAMPLE----8th vin # is engine code)? I hate droppin a fuel tank at any temp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

There is a long(7-10 digit) identification number on the rear of the block on the drivers side, assuming its an SBC that you have under there!