Preference? 305 5 Speed or 350 Auto?
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Depends on what you intend to do. 305 TPI saves about 80 lbs over the auto, and is usually rated (dependant on year and model) about 10 HP less than 350, but a lot less torque. 5 speed has closer spaced gearing, so for roadracing or "rolling" performance, 5 speed.
For drag racing, and much greater potential performance, the 350 gets the nod. Stock they're pretty close, it will depend on driver skill and exactly what the test of performance is.
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For drag racing, and much greater potential performance, the 350 gets the nod. Stock they're pretty close, it will depend on driver skill and exactly what the test of performance is.
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From: Clifton, NJ
Car: 1992 Firebird
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: T-5 w/ Hurst Shifter
How about a 350 5 speed? As much as I'd love a 350 in my car, I don't know if I want another auto car. I love my 5 speed, just wish the motor it's attached to had some more power.
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Originally posted by Air_Adam
As long as its an L69, then 305/5-speed
Otherwise, 350/Auto.
As long as its an L69, then 305/5-speed
Otherwise, 350/Auto.
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Originally posted by Air_Adam
But L69/5-speed has 3.73 too
But L69/5-speed has 3.73 too
230 HP / 300 TQ 3.42
Yup i'll stick to the newer G92 setup
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I agree that L69 engine with 5 speed and 3.73 was a nice setup.
Yeah later 305 TPI 5 spd g92 (like mine) had higher hp/tq ratings, but those 83 and 84 fbody bodies have such nice clean lines.
Yeah later 305 TPI 5 spd g92 (like mine) had higher hp/tq ratings, but those 83 and 84 fbody bodies have such nice clean lines.
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it'd be the LB9 TPI 305 and 5 speed for me if it was a 89 as mine is, b/c it only lacks 10 less hp and some more torque. But the 5 speed makes it way better to drive around. But I LOVE manual trannies and will never own a auto so i might be a bit biased. Plus all the TPI cars i ever see are auto, and it'd be nice to have a 5 speed it'd be different
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From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Originally posted by Z28*****
190 HP / 240 TQ and 3.73
230 HP / 300 TQ 3.42
Yup i'll stick to the newer G92 setup
190 HP / 240 TQ and 3.73
230 HP / 300 TQ 3.42
Yup i'll stick to the newer G92 setup
(No, I don't know what that means either, lol)
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any monkey can drive an auto, a manual is more fun, and shows some skill in driving if you can be consistant. besides the fact that manuals transfer more power to the ground. you can have your l98, i'll keep my manual
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aint nothin like bangin gears, even if its a 305
besides, im not out to get other third gens, im out to get those pesky rustangs
besides, im not out to get other third gens, im out to get those pesky rustangs
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