305 Engine

[fusion116]

Wassup all. I currently have a 2.8L 3rd generation bird. I plan on changing the tranny to a manual and droppin' in a v8. A family member of mine has a 305 engine that he doesn't use and is going to let me have for free. At first, I was set on a 350, but since it is free, I'm gonna take the 305. I heard that the 305 is kinda disappointing. What is wrong with the 305? O yeah, I'm not sure if it is a TPI or a TBI 305. All I know is that is the same year as my bird which is 87'.

 

[87 GP]

I don't know why it would be a disappointing step up from a 2.8? Unless you really want to get on it. For everyday use and a little pep, the 305 should be a decent choice. I have a 305 4bbl in my 87 GP and the car is pretty quick. Matter of fact I really have trouble doing the speed limit. Got a ticket for going 88 in a 65 and the cop said it looked like I was going at least 90. Didn't feel all that fast to me.

If/when the 305 dies I would probably replace it with a 350, unless I had a nice "free" 305 laying around.

 

[TropicDave]

Had a 305 in my '77 Lemans, which was a 4000-lb tank (but still a nicely styled one...). It seemed fairly strong. Should do fine in your Firebird, which I'm sure weighs less.

 

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[N* ORphan]

Thats three votes for the 305. I drove alot of early ninety Caprices as taxi's and the 305 is not only a little mover they seemed to outlast both the 350 "service duty"engines I killed. Had a 2.8 in a Camaro and believe me you will feel the difference. The ONLY thing wrong with the 305 over the 350 is displacement, they are the same engine.

 

[jeremy]

the 305 is disappointing when compared to the 350, but it will much MUCH better then the 2.8...I say throw that bad boy in there...