' 91 305 cid quesitons
' 91 305 cid quesitons
I posted this question in the general history section of the board, but thought you guys being local could provide a better 'perspective' on the quesiton.
Just wanting the communities opinions regarding the cost/price or value of a stock 305cid block, and or the entire engine with the TPI assembly.
Are these blocks difficult to locate? I have the opportunity to buy a 91 z28 with the wrong motor - it currently has a 350 in it. The owner has the original TPI set up for the original 305cid, but thats all. I have a lead for a supposed '91 casting correct 305 block, ( a short block assembly) and was wondering what its worth. (it is rebuildable, just missing the heads) Thanks
-Andrew
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Just wanting the communities opinions regarding the cost/price or value of a stock 305cid block, and or the entire engine with the TPI assembly.
Are these blocks difficult to locate? I have the opportunity to buy a 91 z28 with the wrong motor - it currently has a 350 in it. The owner has the original TPI set up for the original 305cid, but thats all. I have a lead for a supposed '91 casting correct 305 block, ( a short block assembly) and was wondering what its worth. (it is rebuildable, just missing the heads) Thanks
-Andrew
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1. Other than the fact that you'd like to put it back to original condition is there some reason why it matters whether or not this particular 92 Z28 has the wrong motor in it.
2. Unless you get the original motor with matching numbers it will allways be the wrong motor.
3. Thirdgens are a dime a dozen so all that stuff about matching numbers and original condition doesn't add up to much at this time IMO.
4. Probably the only significant ones are the 27 or so Firehawks that were made.
5. IMO the best thing you can do with a 305 is replace it with something bigger.
6. It can be difficult to give away a used 305 for nothing.
2. Unless you get the original motor with matching numbers it will allways be the wrong motor.
3. Thirdgens are a dime a dozen so all that stuff about matching numbers and original condition doesn't add up to much at this time IMO.
4. Probably the only significant ones are the 27 or so Firehawks that were made.
5. IMO the best thing you can do with a 305 is replace it with something bigger.
6. It can be difficult to give away a used 305 for nothing.
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Originally posted by George
1. Other than the fact that you'd like to put it back to original condition is there some reason why it matters whether or not this particular 92 Z28 has the wrong motor in it.
2. Unless you get the original motor with matching numbers it will allways be the wrong motor.
3. Thirdgens are a dime a dozen so all that stuff about matching numbers and original condition doesn't add up to much at this time IMO.
4. Probably the only significant ones are the 27 or so Firehawks that were made.
5. IMO the best thing you can do with a 305 is replace it with something bigger.
6. It can be difficult to give away a used 305 for nothing.
1. Other than the fact that you'd like to put it back to original condition is there some reason why it matters whether or not this particular 92 Z28 has the wrong motor in it.
2. Unless you get the original motor with matching numbers it will allways be the wrong motor.
3. Thirdgens are a dime a dozen so all that stuff about matching numbers and original condition doesn't add up to much at this time IMO.
4. Probably the only significant ones are the 27 or so Firehawks that were made.
5. IMO the best thing you can do with a 305 is replace it with something bigger.
6. It can be difficult to give away a used 305 for nothing.
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Transmission: T-5, 700-R4, T-56
305's sell for cheap or even free. Not hard to find. I'd keep the 350 and would not be concerned about the #'s matching at all.
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O.K. thanks for the info,
The block that has been located has the following info:
casting# 1409362
alpha code- Z0921CLJ - the camaro white book lists this as a 305cid but with no known tranny designation.
and
1ML160216 underneath the alpha code.
Although the block is not the original to the car - with the CLJ code could this be a good substitute block?
THe car is currently has a carb- 355cid in it, so you guys are right, It will beat the snot out of the old 305cid - I just want to have period correct parts with the car. ALL the TPI has been removed which makes it difficult to put back together, although that said, I can get my hands on the original TPI set up that came with the car.
-Andrew
The block that has been located has the following info:
casting# 1409362
alpha code- Z0921CLJ - the camaro white book lists this as a 305cid but with no known tranny designation.
and
1ML160216 underneath the alpha code.
Although the block is not the original to the car - with the CLJ code could this be a good substitute block?
THe car is currently has a carb- 355cid in it, so you guys are right, It will beat the snot out of the old 305cid - I just want to have period correct parts with the car. ALL the TPI has been removed which makes it difficult to put back together, although that said, I can get my hands on the original TPI set up that came with the car.
-Andrew
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