305 tpi to vortec 350, keeping tpi now what?
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Car: 1992 Trans Am Conv.
Engine: 305 TPI
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305 tpi to vortec 350, keeping tpi now what?
Pulling '92 305 tpi and installing a rebuilt '99 vortec 350 ( bored 20 over/stock cam ) Going to use the vortec heads with the edelbrock tpi/vortec intake and slp runners. These are the parts I already have, not looking to blow the hood off the car just a little more than what I had before. My questions are
What should I set my timing at?
What size injectors should I use?
Will a stock 350 tpi computer work?
What aftermarket dist. / coil is good?
Any tips to make this work out smoothly?
Thanks
What should I set my timing at?
What size injectors should I use?
Will a stock 350 tpi computer work?
What aftermarket dist. / coil is good?
Any tips to make this work out smoothly?
Thanks
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From: Flowood,MS
Car: 87 IROC Z
Engine: 5.7 L98 TPI
Transmission: 700r4,2500 stall
Axle/Gears: G80,10 bolt 3.42's
Re: 305 tpi to vortec 350, keeping tpi now what?
I`d start setting the timing at the stock setting 6* btdc IIRC.It should be on a sticker under the hood.You are really just replacing the heads and intake here.Although the block is a little different its not gonna change performance per say.It may be a little tougher with 4 bolt main and all but it shouldnt affect performance really.
The stock computer will be fine,but you will need a custom chip/prom made because of more air and fuel.You will need atleast the stock 350 injectors which are 22#/hr.The 305s are 19#/hr.24#ers would prolly be better and about the same cost.
Your stock HEI distributor,coil and entire ignition system will work just fine.
I gotta say it,but id atleast put a mild cam in it while the engines out.Youll thank yourself later,I promise.But nothing over .480 lift on stock vortecs.That will be a pretty good combo.You may want to consider some porting to that SD base.They`re known for flowing as bad as stock lower manifold right out of the box.While you`re at it do the plenum and runners as well.There are people you can send your intake to if you dont want to try it yourself.
The stock computer will be fine,but you will need a custom chip/prom made because of more air and fuel.You will need atleast the stock 350 injectors which are 22#/hr.The 305s are 19#/hr.24#ers would prolly be better and about the same cost.
Your stock HEI distributor,coil and entire ignition system will work just fine.
I gotta say it,but id atleast put a mild cam in it while the engines out.Youll thank yourself later,I promise.But nothing over .480 lift on stock vortecs.That will be a pretty good combo.You may want to consider some porting to that SD base.They`re known for flowing as bad as stock lower manifold right out of the box.While you`re at it do the plenum and runners as well.There are people you can send your intake to if you dont want to try it yourself.
Last edited by Shadygrady; Mar 12, 2011 at 12:52 AM.
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