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Old May 14, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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305 Z28 Engine modification

So I have had my Z for about a year now and am finally deciding to start some engine work. So my question is for a 305 what would be some basic engine modifications that everyone should do to there 305? Its Tuned port Injection. Id prefer the cheaper solutions first but all will do. So anything that will add some power but will just be all around good for the engine! Thanks!
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Car: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
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Re: 305 Z28 Engine modification

Basic bolt ons like k&n air n oil filters, NGK Sparkplugs, new aftermarket exhaust like Magnaflow or Flowmaster
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Is yours automatic or 5sp ? You Could change the gears in the back
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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It already has K&N filters, brand new magnaflow exhaust just got it last week, and I just changed the spark plugs I didn't buy those but I bought expensive ones. New distributor cap, wires, rotor button. Small stuff like that but im looking for one step up from that. Its an auto.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Does it have the G92 code ?
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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No, I think that only came on the 5 speeds didnt it?
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Nope, mines G92 and its automatic
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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hmm well mine does not then
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Re: 305 Z28 Engine modification

What gear ratio do you have ?
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Ya know I've not looked into it, its a stock rear end with posi, but I just got the car last year.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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You should find out hopefully its the stock rear but if you have the G92 code then you probably have good gears but if you don't have G92 then you got the highway gears 2.73 not desirable for when acceleration is wanted.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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I will check this weekend when I get home.
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