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Hello all i just joined this site today and have my first question. Early this week i bought my first muscle car a 1985 Trans Am with a 305 carb automatic. I'm still doing my homework about cars trying to learn more but my question was, if i wanted to swap out the 305 for say a 350 maybe, how hard would that be?
Hello all i just joined this site today and have my first question. Early this week i bought my first muscle car a 1985 Trans Am with a 305 carb automatic. I'm still doing my homework about cars trying to learn more but my question was, if i wanted to swap out the 305 for say a 350 maybe, how hard would that be?
it's not too hard. what's your skill level? (i'm assuming if you're asking, you've never pulled a motor.)
obviously, the year of the 350 will affect just how much carries over. the '85 is not a centerbolt head motor.. you'll probably want to upgrade to a newer style. the GM ZZ4 crate is a great motor.
it's gonna ruin whatever is left of that tranny though
ok, its a project way down the road, i just wanted to get an idea and you answered my question. i have never pulled an engine but i know a mechanic who could give me some assistance when the time coms. thank you for your feedback.
ok, its a project way down the road, i just wanted to get an idea and you answered my question. i have never pulled an engine but i know a mechanic who could give me some assistance when the time coms. thank you for your feedback.
no problem. it's been done many many many many times. i helped a friend do it back in high school in an 87 Z28.
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