hp mods for 305
#1
hp mods for 305
For the Trans Am (87) I noticed they had a few less HP than the same year camaro's due to some engine restrictions or whatever, Anyone know what caused this and How would you get this HP back.
I was also looking at getting a big intake and a dual exhaust, not sure what kinds.
I was also looking at getting a big intake and a dual exhaust, not sure what kinds.
#5
Re: hp mods for 305
well he has a point, a 350 is better. however some people dont want to make that kind of swap. if you look at some years, like 89, HP from a 305 and 350 was only 15hp. So if you want to you can throw an intake and exhaust on it. Just do stuff that you can take off and put onto a 350 if you want to later. I wouldnt mess with aftermarket rods, pistons, or crank.
#6
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I'd say the difference would be in the plastic intake tubing. Although the difference is negligible. Just get an aftermarket one. It probably won't even be a noticable difference. Start off with just a thorough tune up.
#7
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Originally Posted by iansane
I'd say the difference would be in the plastic intake tubing. .
But 87TransAmGTA, I dont know about a *custom* manifold, there are SEVERAL good manifolds out there, and for decently cheap at that You just gatto know what your looking for.
But there is nothing wrong w/ the 305. Well, unless it's a tbi. THEN your SOL. Otherwise, you will be fairly well-off w/ that 305 unless you have the time, money, and patience to swap to a 350.
#8
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Originally Posted by 85_305
No, I'm talking along the lines of actual intake *manifolds* were different between the GM car and the Pontiac car
#11
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Originally Posted by Pneumatic_Tire
Im gonna chime in here and say that 85_305 is right. The intake runners are slightly different in some way. Can't remember how exactly.
#12
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Originally Posted by Pneumatic_Tire
Im gonna chime in here and say that 85_305 is right. The intake runners are slightly different in some way. Can't remember how exactly.
No. You're just wrong. It's the exact same engine. It'll always have the exact same intake manifold on it. And if you can't prove your hearsay don't spread the false rumors.
EDIT: The only difference in horsepower is going to come from a different cam offered in a 5speed vs auto or non-g92 vs g92 car.
Last edited by iansane; 05-24-2005 at 10:27 PM.
#13
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Originally Posted by Pneumatic_Tire
Im gonna chime in here and say that 85_305 is right. The intake runners are slightly different in some way. Can't remember how exactly.
#14
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the only difference between camaro and pontiac cars was the plastic intake, not the actual manifold itself. The camaro got the plastic Y type that went down in front of the car and thats why they picked out the extra few ponies, it was a ram air effect.
#15
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For the re-re's that dont know what their talking about, check this out
(Look at the botom of the '92 model year Camaro)
http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/techdb.shtml
See that part where it says "Note: These are Camaro ratings. It is said to take around 5-10 HP and TQ from TPI Firebirds because of intake design."
??
Ya.. so Jon and I would appreciate that appology now
(Look at the botom of the '92 model year Camaro)
http://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/techdb.shtml
See that part where it says "Note: These are Camaro ratings. It is said to take around 5-10 HP and TQ from TPI Firebirds because of intake design."
??
Ya.. so Jon and I would appreciate that appology now