Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs includes factory 403,305,350 Chevy, Buick V6,
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Old 12-31-2003, 12:00 AM
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I just picked up a '89 Formula 5.0 Sunday. The guy I bought it from said he put a 350 in it. I don't know anything about a "C" word engine. How can one tell the difference between a 305 (5.0) and 350 (5.7)?

The engine is seized and no doubt due to the fact there is no oil showing on the stick! It is a "Tune Port Injected" engine if that matters.


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I just picked up a '89 Formula 5.0 Sunday. The guy I bought it from said he put a 350 in it. I don't know anything about a "C" word engine. How can one tell the difference between a 305 (5.0) and 350 (5.7)?

The engine is seized and no doubt due to the fact there is no oil showing on the stick! It is a "Tune Port Injected" engine if that matters.


Thanks for any tips,
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Old 12-31-2003, 07:32 AM
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Just like a P word engine. Get the 8 or so digit number off of the bellhousing flange and match it up online. You should be able to type the number and the word chevy in a google search and get an answer.

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Old 12-31-2003, 04:15 PM
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Just get the casting # off the back of the block. Go to Mortec.com, they have a complete listing of casting #s for Chevy engines. Hope this helps.

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Thanks for the info.

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