Whos thinks they know about the 87 305 5.0 TPI

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Oct 23, 2007 | 03:17 PM

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From: Chicago O'Hare

Car: 1987 IROC Z28 Camaro

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: Stock

Axle/Gears: Stock

Whos thinks they know about the 87 305 5.0 TPI

I have alot of questions for a rebuild or upgrade, i have a 87 305 5.0 TPI auto, with hedders and new exhaust. First of all my car runs like ****. 1. when first start idle is high . 2. loud noise when shifing into drive 3.loud vibrations in front passenger when in reverse.
How can i fix this car?
Whats the right way about doing this, is a 350 rebuilt motor a bad idea?

Oct 23, 2007 | 03:22 PM

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From: Casselberry, FLA

Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A

Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI

Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2

Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt

Re: Whos thinks they know about the 87 305 5.0 TPI

Whew!

Start at the beginning. Do you have a repair manual?

I recommend the Chilton's total car care manual for 82-92 Camaro. Great book.

If you don't have that then you are not ready to begin.

High idle with efi usually means vacuum leak somewhere. That also makes the car run like ****.

Loud noise wnen going into drive usually means broken transmission mount.

This also makes vibrations in reverse.

Get the manual and good luck to you!