Changing 2.8l for a 5.0l?

Question

I have a 87 firebird with a2.8l engine and a 5 speed tranie.What would I need to change,in order to put a 305 in it's place?

Answer 1

You willl need to have engine mounts, bell housing, clutch pressure plate,etc..exhaust, radiator and shroud that is where you have to start at..but it will work

Answer 2

see if you can find a similar one with the 305 that has been rear ended or rolled , this will give you all the mounts, brackets and nick knacks that eat up time and money like crazy on these swaps , the tranny and rear end wont last long with the v8 so the whole driveline should be swapped , might be better off to sell yours ,find one with a tired 305 and drop in a crate motor .