what V8 engine is in this '84 Trans Am ?

[dzer]

Hello everyone : I'm anticipating buying a 1984 Trans Am. I'm looking at pictures of it online. I found the '84's are available with 2 V8 engine options....305 carbureted and 350 injected. I don't know if the injection is throttle body or tuned port. The dealer doesn't seem to know what engine it has. My question is: can I tell by looking at the pics of the engine, which one it is ? I see what appears to be an air cleaner that has a hole on it's top right with a rubber gasket around it to supposedly get air from the 'off-side' hood scoop. Does that indiate whether it's the carbureted or throttle body injection (if available) ? Thanks !!

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

305 carb motor pic

Only 2 1984 305 options : base 150 hp, H.O. 190hp ( both were carb motors)

350 was not available

Doug in P.R.

 

[melsg5]

look at the 8th character in the VIN, should be the letter G for the 190 HP engine.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Hello everyone : I'm anticipating buying a 1984 Trans Am. I'm looking at pictures of it online. I found the '84's are available with 2 V8 engine options....305 carbureted and 350 injected. I don't know if the injection is throttle body or tuned port. The dealer doesn't seem to know what engine it has. My question is: can I tell by looking at the pics of the engine, which one it is ? I see what appears to be an air cleaner that has a hole on it's top right with a rubber gasket around it to supposedly get air from the 'off-side' hood scoop. Does that indiate whether it's the carbureted or throttle body injection (if available) ? Thanks !!

I love those Trans Ams. Keep us posted...

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[92 Sunbird LE]

Also if it's a 190 hp H.O., it will have a decal on the top and side of the hood scoop.

Doug in P.R.