305 TBI Removal 82-92 Camaro/Firebird (Pt18 LS Swap)

how to remove a 305TBI 5.0L TBI from a 1982-1992 Camaro or Firebird.
or any other GM car
Song: 3rdGenGuy Repair1181 by Stephen Bagnell (Copyrighted)

[@Subypowa]

One of the few 3rd Gen channels that is not a hack when working on the car. My favorite channel for Diy guides on 3rd gens.

[@kemicalx17]

I like all the detail in your videos. That’s going to be a lot to remember to put back lol.

[@swiftmedia5937]

This video was definitely very helpful i have an RS 305 that I’m going to be ls swapping and this was very detailed ! Keep up the good work !

[@davebarron5939]

Very enjoyable, unfortunately I am at a stand still with my LS swap because of teen and single digit temps here in MI. Inside pole barn but no heat, so as usual I loose about 5+ months of anything enjoyable here. looking forward to your next installment.

[@Dougie33]

Hi Dave I struggle with a similar issue here in Canada, all I do is suit up and keep on keeping on, no need to let the cold stop progress! Things go slower but never stop!

[@815LSxSwaps]

I'm on the IL/WI boarder and am in a similar situation.

[@kennydemartini2169]

I'm in Ohio. It's 17 degrees and windy as I type this. My son's 3rd gen is on hold until warmer (30+ degrees) days.

[@3rdGenGuy]

WA got it's cold snow week (yes I know a week lol) temps were 25F ish I used a forced air propane heater to get my garage hot enough to even paint my engine bay. uses a lot of propane, (1/2 a tank a day) but it gets hot enough to be comfortable

[@davebarron5939]

@@Dougie33 Ya, I used to, but not anymore. Wish you all the best with your project.

[@Christ-1]

Excellent presentation!

[@jxhws678]

This will be a great project

[@biggiemac1997]

How on earth did you get those engine mount bolts out? On mine theres a nut on the back which is near impossible to get to

[@antdjones05]

Beautiful. I will be gutting my engine bay like this when the time comes for an LS SWAP. I agree with you, my underpowered 305 gotta go! 😂

[@mattylapags5951]

Such great videos, keep up the great work!

[@Leveluplivin]

9:09 aww you just gave me an idea Since I’m not going to be using my factory cruise control I can used that whole for running other accessory wires like my 4ga amplifier wire and other wire controls right?

[@3rdGenGuy]

it's about a 1.25in hole, so ya. you can stuff a lot of wire through there.

[@jonathandye2812]

What did you use to plug the fire wall holes and fender hole from all of the stock wiring? I'm doing a similar build and running into issues finding plugs that fit these holes

[@3rdGenGuy]

round holes can be plugged with cheap plastic plugs and RTV. other square holes will get 3d printed plates or just something I cut from aluminum.

[@floridamanfishing1390]

Great video is gonna help me out A lot when it's time for me to remove my old 305 engine I have a camaro z28 tpi My question for you and one of your other videos. I've seen you put the motor in I Believei wanted to ask u where did you get Ls engine from and was it cheap to do the conversion I would Eventually like to go that route with my car. Here in Florida. We have a junkyard called LKQ maybe they have the engine like your I hope thanks in Advance

[@3rdGenGuy]

find a local junkyard and ask what they have. as far as cheap? no, LS swaps aren't cheap, but you pay more for A better engine.

[@floridamanfishing1390]

@@3rdGenGuy Okay I definitely will do thanks for the fast reply I appreciate it

[@floridamanfishing1390]

@3rd Gen Guy hi I have more question for you sir? What vehicle did your engine and Transmission at the time come out of ?

[@3rdGenGuy]

a 2001 firebird. 98-02 camaro/firebird engine/trans combos fit in 3rd gens without any major issue unlike the truck engines.

[@floridamanfishing1390]

@@3rdGenGuy OK thanks that what I will be looking for by the way by any chance are u located in Florida sir ?

[@bigbellyballer8463]

💪🏾👍🏾 great video! The music in the background reminds me of that show "how its made"

[@Leveluplivin]

At 9:24 I would use the Osmo Dji action camera 📷 with a small led attachment while using the app on your phone so you could see how your framing looks on your phone. I’m gonna give it a try. I hate being busy with work and never make time to do my videos 😞

[@3rdGenGuy]

it's not a framing thing, but rather there's no room for a camera or even a small GoPro under the dash. there's almost no room for me either, it's hard working under the dash

[@815LSxSwaps]

Great video!

[@musketballmatt6773]

What set up did you use for pcv and catch can for the new LS

[@3rdGenGuy]

I used a Catch can from a BMW m3. co-worker sold it to me ha ha. Vacuum reference from the intake. sucks from the passenger valve cover. driver side PCV is routed to the intake for the clean side.

[@musketballmatt6773]

@@3rdGenGuy awesome, thank you

[@tasharead5379]

3:28 I now remove the engine mount bolts this is obviously very dangerous as a giant heavy engine is now unbolted... (now I'm going to finish taking the rest of the car apart).🤣 5:39 Then the engine comes out. Good video though. It's like an episode of How it's made but this is How it's unmade.

[@The1972Cutlass]

Hey do you know where the o2 sensor ground would be on a 1989 Chevrolet camaro i heard its on the back of the cylinder head not sure what side

[@3rdGenGuy]

TBI o2 sensors are a single wire. the ground is where the threads contact the exhaust manifold.

[@The1972Cutlass]

@@3rdGenGuyo ok do you have knowledge about the o2 sensor signal wire, mine was cut while driving I replaced the portion cut with new connector with butt connector and crimped heatshrunk it I am getting good fluctuating while pressing the gas but in idle the millivolts read 8-900 milivolts not sure if that's normal

[@3rdGenGuy]

the voltage will vary. you'd have to look and see if thirdgen.org has voltage charts for the O2 sensors

[@The1972Cutlass]

@@3rdGenGuy o what about the O2 ground circuit that's on the back of the cylinder head not sure which side but mine has two bolts with a ground wire connected to it, one of them was reading .6 volts shouldn't the ground voltage read close to zero

[@OliverOil04]

If I’m not LS swapping can I leave the cable harnesses?

[@3rdGenGuy]

don't remove stock wires if you aren't swapping engines yes.

[@mikebruegger8654]

Now that is a serious diet for that car!

[@myboringchannel2987]

Sad video for me. The reason I was drawn to this channel is because of the 305.

[@d-phoenix2198]

Well generally speaking as much as I have tried to love the 305 it kinda falls a bit short with so many other great gen I options. I am more sad because yet another classic got an LS but I do understand his motives behind this decision. (less weight on the front axles because of the Aluminium block). With that said I think the 305 is quite a decent little engine to push like 300hp and have a nice old school cruiser that you can fix at home as opposed to any over engineered nightmare that came along in the 2000s and up.

[@mr.mercury4247]

I don't need to do 90% of this because I am putting a 350 with a TBI right back in it's place. It would have been nice if you had shown disconnecting the engine from the transmission.

[@3rdGenGuy]

I did, in my 700r4 removal video.

[@DJhotenchilada]

But can I keep my t5 Trans if I ls swap tho?

[@3rdGenGuy]

you can, but T5 are only rated for 250 Lb-ft. meaning any small mishap will cause that t5 to blow up

[@DJhotenchilada]

@@3rdGenGuy so basically don't get sideways and don't clutch kick 😅

[@danielrickel8807]

That fuel injected 305 wouldn’t actually be slow if you had a manual transmission.

[@3rdGenGuy]

that 305tbi would be slightly less slow if it was a T5 car. it made 122 horsepower on a dyno ha ha

[@shootermcgavin2819]

oh look everybody, another ls swap project..

[@3rdGenGuy]

as opposed to what? the 9 BILLION 350 swaps? or the MILLION 454 swaps? Unique doesn't=better

[@chevelleguns92]

If you want a new video i have a greasable door hinge kit from Hawks for my drivers door to install lol i am in renton

[@3rdGenGuy]

hit me up on Instagram "3rdgenguy" that's defiantly something that interests me.

[@davidcastillo379]

I need that old engine

[@3rdGenGuy]

that 305 is long gone. it's in a 84 z28 I believe