need info on 85 pontiac trans am

[tony122]

anyone know of any websites i could get on to get info on em or performance tips, anyone know the good and bad with these cars thanks in advance for any info

[Z28ricer]

www.thirdgen.org (http://www.thirdgen.org)

Good:
Lightweight
Decent engine bay space
Good suspension design

Bad:
Useless engines
7.5" rear axle
Crappy brakes

Performance tips:
Remove existing engine
Install LT1 or LS1

[tony122]

thsnks i was just reading bout that 305 and figure i tbe best to swap it out for something worth the while

[myltwon]

pretty much if you're familar with foxbodies it's very alike in pro's and cons with the fact the pretty much any part of the stock motor outside of maybe the block isn't gonna get you very far but the chassis are great

[tony122]

OK well that sums it all up then i should of kept my fox damn it!!...would a 350 block bolt right up or are they modifications to do to make it fit??

[Tiffiny]

yes a 350 will bolt write up and you dont need an lt1 or ls1 plenty of old school power stuff still out there and cheaper

[???]

OK well that sums it all up then i should of kept my fox damn it!!...would a 350 block bolt right up or are they modifications to do to make it fit??


I wouldn't go that far.. even a slow f body is a step up from a foxbody for an all around car. I'll give a slite nod to the fox for drag racing, being a little lighter and having an 8.8 stock. but the rear end setup is gay for anything invloving turns. as is the wheel base and tall CG.


while your checking thirdgen.org, check out the big brake upgrades guys are doing for cheap from ls1 camaro or c5's.

that 7 5/8 real is the same one in the ls1's and they hold up a lot longer than most think, and even more so in the lighter 3rd gens. the shorter axles seem to help them last a little longer too.

any 350 or even 400 is a direct bolt in swap for the 305. none of the bullshit you have to deal with in the fox when going from a 302 to a 351. everything is the same.


I agree that going lt1 or ls1 is a waste of time and money unless maybe your going no holds bar'ed and putting the aftermarket lsx block in it and that has motor mounts cast into it for either. so its a direct bolt in as well. just cost a ton of money.

[Tiffiny]

2 years dana 44 offered in the camaro

[Z28ricer]

2 years dana 44 offered in the camaro


No, it was used as a replacement, for some broken 9 bolts.
It was also available as a GMMP part at the parts counter.

I believe the only production thirdgens it did come in was the 91-92 Firehawks, though dont quote me on that.

[Z28ricer]

yes a 350 will bolt write up and you dont need an lt1 or ls1 plenty of old school power stuff still out there and cheaper

Unless its going to be a track only car, or weekend racer, the LT1 / LS1 is a much better idea.

And the LT1 bolts right up just the same, LS1 is very minimal mounting modifications.

[Tiffiny]

no 86 0r 87 camaro came with them. ill look