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Old 07-24-2008, 11:09 PM   #1
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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...thats all i know but what is the average (mpg) and horsepower for these mucles....???? thanks
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Old 07-24-2008, 11:17 PM   #2
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i also have pic down on the bottom im 19 and this will be my firsts v8 ive ever owned i still have my dodge dakota 88 v6 though smooth riding truck i must say both of these only have 90k miles on them......
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Old 07-24-2008, 11:19 PM   #3
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heres the pic of the car i might buy.....also for those of you that are woundering im 19 and i currently own a 88 dodge dakota light blue with a primerd black hood with only 97k miles
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:36 AM   #4
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Welcome to FBO! HP for the 87 carb'd 305 is 165@4400 RPMs if I recall correctly.
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what is the miles per gallon with highway and street...???
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I believe like 17 city 25 highway, could be wrong on that, but I know it's something close to those numbers.
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well shit ill be riding in style and speed when i get the car today what performance mods should i do...the best i can do for rite now is 200 doller worth of mods due to i just got my firsts check at my job taday....lol
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Do you plan on keping the 305 in there? They're very reliable but it's hard to get a ton of power out of them. I'd suggest exhaust or intake if you plan on keeping that engine. Also down the road upgrade your carb.
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yeah i plan too...this is my firsts v8 muscle car ima pimp this sucker..... but like what lil nick nat stuff can i do that will help besides plugs cap rotor and wires....? and please be specific becouse im really stocked about this....!!!!!!
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Flush and change out most of the fluids....Atleast you will now wats in there and how long its been there.
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