i am recently putting time and money onto my z28 1984,been sitting,and to increase h.p. i have been searching crazy for options,but i need to narrow my search,so what can i add to my 5 speed manual transmission,is a 350 reasonable?or a L.S.1 corvette engine ?can any one that has gone down this road help or recommend what problems lay ahead?please advise so i will not get over my head and hurt my car.

thank you vanniko63

 

350 is a good idea and a virtual bolt in -some minor details will depend on what 350 you use;flywheel,intake manifold,etc.I used an '84 350 in my '82 and it was an exact bolt in That T5 tranny is the "weak link"with a 305-more so with a 350...

 

i was looking at a crate engine in which i can consult from manufacturer ,but that limits me to carburetor and costly.i was looking at used L.S.1 5.7 liter with tpi injection,for a fraction of cost,but used .and planning on rebuilding it.thus lower cost max bang for buck.but i need to know will it fit, as you stated will i need to change tranny?if that the case.thats not going to be fun,keep in mind the car still runs and only 70,000 miles on her.

 

TPI is not found on ls1. Ls1 is a better engine than 350 but a more difficult swap.

 

thanks for repley,yes i do need to increase my knowlage on L.S.1,i have an oppertunity to buy one for under 1000,0 and drooling at engine.but trying to keep my cool,cant afford to make costly mistake.can you be of assistance and fill me in on obstacles on L.S.1 or should i move on.