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SinisteR · 03-22-2007, 11:59 PM

hey everyone. tomorrow im going to pick up a red 91 rs with a 305 in it. i've been trying to find some sort of tune up guide or something, so i can kinda go through it and make sure everything is up to par. if anyone would know of a guide or just kinda post up a list for me. also...for plugs/wires, oil etc..whats best?

SpecialK · 03-23-2007, 12:36 AM

First off welcome to the site. Here's hoping you don't think that 305 is gonna win you many races, they don't mod that well but you can make one about as fast as a all motor 3800.

Plugs, anything with Iridium. Denso, Brisk, Autolite. That is of course if you plan on keeping it N/A.

Wires, can't go wrong with anything that's 7mm or thicker. Reduced impedience = teh win.

Oil, well Motul is good stuff, so is the stuff Greddy sells, but that's hard to come by. So for the money Royal purple or any grade IV or grade V oil. Grade three synthetics are mineral based, with lots of additives. Though if that motor already uses a little oil, your best bet is to keep with mineral based and use a high millage formula. I personally like Valvoline's blend myself.

SinisteR · 03-23-2007, 01:17 AM

thanks

. also is there anything i should take care of right away? other than cleaning it etc.

19Stroked89 · 03-23-2007, 04:06 AM

Welcome to the site. If you are wanting a pretty decent guide for your car you might try a local parts store to find a Chiltons manual for the 82-92 Camaro. Lots of good general info.

Dragonsys · 03-23-2007, 09:13 AM

Welcome to the site and the F-body family

if it's a TPI 305 then you might want to get the TPiS Insider book
http://www.tpis.com/index.php?module...Hints+Handbook

Also, http://www.thirdgen.org has a ton of info for our cars, no matter what engine you have.

FirebirdPhil · 03-23-2007, 11:15 AM

Welcome to the site amigo. Post some pics when you get the car.

Rocket 442 · 03-23-2007, 03:21 PM

Welcome. As Special K said if you just want a nice cruiser than a 305 isn't bad, but it's not going to give you a ton of power.

SinisteR · 03-23-2007, 06:47 PM

well. im not lookin for tons of power right away. just kinda...getting used to the car this summer. and then when the winter comes ill build somethin up and swap it in probably. i think the previous owner has a haynes (?) book for it or something to that effect. well time to go pick her up. too bad its not sunny out

SinisteR · 03-23-2007, 06:48 PM

oh and thanks for the welcome. should be around here every once in a while now so i can get the ins and outs.

SpecialK · 03-23-2007, 11:14 PM

Oh, and I'm not sure, but if it's tuned anything like a 5.0 stang. It's got a LOT of timing backed otu of it so you can pretty much run 87 in it. Bump the timing forward and run the good stuff (91) for a nice "free" 10+ hp.

03-22-2007, 11:59 PM	#1
SinisteR New Member Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey everyone! hey everyone. tomorrow im going to pick up a red 91 rs with a 305 in it. i've been trying to find some sort of tune up guide or something, so i can kinda go through it and make sure everything is up to par. if anyone would know of a guide or just kinda post up a list for me. also...for plugs/wires, oil etc..whats best?

03-23-2007, 12:36 AM	#2
SpecialK F*n Bury It! Posts: 1,992 Trader Rating: (0)	First off welcome to the site. Here's hoping you don't think that 305 is gonna win you many races, they don't mod that well but you can make one about as fast as a all motor 3800. Plugs, anything with Iridium. Denso, Brisk, Autolite. That is of course if you plan on keeping it N/A. Wires, can't go wrong with anything that's 7mm or thicker. Reduced impedience = teh win. Oil, well Motul is good stuff, so is the stuff Greddy sells, but that's hard to come by. So for the money Royal purple or any grade IV or grade V oil. Grade three synthetics are mineral based, with lots of additives. Though if that motor already uses a little oil, your best bet is to keep with mineral based and use a high millage formula. I personally like Valvoline's blend myself. __________________ 23:23] blkIROC355: sometimes when i pee i make that sound the light sabers make [23:23] SpecialK LS1: lmao [23:23] blkIROC355: and play with the stream [23:23] SpecialK LS1: that's just wrong

03-23-2007, 04:06 AM	#4
19Stroked89 Senior Member Location: KC Kansas Posts: 852 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome to the site. If you are wanting a pretty decent guide for your car you might try a local parts store to find a Chiltons manual for the 82-92 Camaro. Lots of good general info. __________________

03-23-2007, 09:13 AM	#5
Dragonsys Member Location: Euless, TX Posts: 178 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome to the site and the F-body family if it's a TPI 305 then you might want to get the TPiS Insider book http://www.tpis.com/index.php?module...Hints+Handbook Also, http://www.thirdgen.org has a ton of info for our cars, no matter what engine you have. __________________ NTTGA Club President 89 Pontiac TransAm GTA Racing, cuz other sports only require one ball... My Deviant Side - Self Proclaimed Photoshop Junkie

03-23-2007, 11:15 AM	#6
FirebirdPhil FBO Staff Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,160 Trader Rating: (1)	Welcome to the site amigo. Post some pics when you get the car. __________________ On:GU6, G80, SS Catback, Carsound Cat, 3" Cutout, Whisper Lid, K&N, SLP CAI, SFCs, STB, 32/19mm Sway Bars. DONE! www.fquick.com/firebirdphil

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03-23-2007, 01:17 AM	#3
SinisteR New Member Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks . also is there anything i should take care of right away? other than cleaning it etc.

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Rocket 442 Site Owner Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,622 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome. As Special K said if you just want a nice cruiser than a 305 isn't bad, but it's not going to give you a ton of power. __________________ Andy 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass \| 1995 Chevy Camaro My Cars are USDM, it's like JDM in Japan; Crazy Eh? Got a Myspace? Friend our F-Body Online Account Advertising Info

03-23-2007, 06:47 PM	#8
SinisteR New Member Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	well. im not lookin for tons of power right away. just kinda...getting used to the car this summer. and then when the winter comes ill build somethin up and swap it in probably. i think the previous owner has a haynes (?) book for it or something to that effect. well time to go pick her up. too bad its not sunny out

03-23-2007, 06:48 PM	#9
SinisteR New Member Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	oh and thanks for the welcome. should be around here every once in a while now so i can get the ins and outs.

03-23-2007, 11:14 PM	#10
SpecialK F*n Bury It! Posts: 1,992 Trader Rating: (0)	Oh, and I'm not sure, but if it's tuned anything like a 5.0 stang. It's got a LOT of timing backed otu of it so you can pretty much run 87 in it. Bump the timing forward and run the good stuff (91) for a nice "free" 10+ hp. __________________ 23:23] blkIROC355: sometimes when i pee i make that sound the light sabers make [23:23] SpecialK LS1: lmao [23:23] blkIROC355: and play with the stream [23:23] SpecialK LS1: that's just wrong