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Old 07-24-2008, 04:30 PM   #1
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Default going to buy a 305 v8 camero need advice.....?

1987 model....this has the 305 v8 carbureted engine with automatic w/od...it has T-tops that do not leak,the interior of car is in great condition except for headliner around the ttops is come loose and i have paper clips holding it up..the exterior of car is in excellent condition(supurb for a 1987).car has absolutely no rust.it has good tires w/70% tread on black rally wheels...has a couple dings which you can see the biggest one in pic on rear driver side fender which is an easy fix..car only has 90,000 miles.was garage kept for some years,then then put back into use.car is driven every single day,wouldn't be scared to drive this car to california today..has new plugs,wires,cap,and rotor..has aftermarket temp gauge..has Kenwood cd player with new speakers...this car runs like a dream....that al i know on it i would like to know what to expect as far as gas milage and horsepower......!!!!!!! being as tho this will be my firsts v8 muscle car...thanks
 


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Old 07-26-2008, 12:23 AM   #2
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As long as you keep your foot out of the secondaries you'll be fine. When you start opening your secondaries then expect the gas needle to move. GenIII cars were under powered a lot because GM was afraid the car's unibody would flex and bend too much. We've found they can take a lot more than what GM was willing to throw at them. With a carb'd 305 you're not looking at a lot of horsepower...don't think that you're going to be the fastest thing on the road because you'll probably get beat by some rice burners for now. However, it'll be a good first V8 car and give you lots of room to upgrade.
 


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Old 08-06-2008, 08:54 PM   #3
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87 Z28 w/ a 305 was rated at 190 hp.

The sport coupe camaro w/ a 305 was rated at 165hp.

This should give you a beginning point.
 


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