Usually it will. And it's free to try, so you have nothing to lose. I wouldn't reccomed it in winter though. Irs carb'd and warm up on those was tough enough stock.
When you get some time, money, and mules on it, the tall upper balljoint swap with ub machine uca's is worth every penny. Even with crap all seasons.
Also, pfc-z pads are an incredible upgrade for stock brakes. Make sure to add fresh fluid.
I was under the impression that the taller B body spindles where the best way to fix the geometry up front. Is that not the case?
Nope. Causes some horrible things as far as geometry. Really the only thing it cures is smallish brakes and camber gain. Back before we developed the c10 upper arm it was the cheapest solution to make things better. Now, not so much. Brakes are still on the smallish size, but not horrible with the backing plates removed, fresh fluid, and good pads. Stock drums in the rear work well as well.
In reply to Dusterbd13:
Thanks for the tip. Where and how do I get these in canada?
This might give you some ideas.... G body caprice autocrosser
In reply to 4Msfam:
That is a B body.
Nick_Comstock wrote: I was under the impression that the taller B body spindles where the best way to fix the geometry up front. Is that not the case?
That was what we did to the front of ours. It worked well for road course racing. There are definetly some bump steer issues.
I would just go with short upper arms and taller ball joints on the top and bottom. This would fix the camber gain.
The brakes aren't horrible stock. Just get some good pads and fluid.
In reply to 4Msfam:
I'm pretty sure caprices were b-bodies.
Also, this spring I will need new shocks and front springs, so I'm planning on getting KYB Gas-A-Justs and S-10 front springs.
Oops! Sorry, was wondering that... Not totally aware of GM body styles.
In reply to 4Msfam:
No problem!
Here's my wish list for mods.
Edelbrock Performer Q-Jet Manifold
Flowtech Long-tube headers
Dynomax True-dual exhaust
Catco universal catalytic converters
Thrush turbo mufflers
Modified Camaro Dual-snorkel intake
Taylor StreeThunder 8mm plug wires
Bosch Iridium spark plugs
Trans-Am 15x7 Directional Wheels
That should give you a noticable bump in power.
In reply to The_Jed:
Thanks! That's the idea. Sadly, I learned today that I can't put a 350 in it because the MTO is composed of a bunch of shiny happy people who won't let you do fun stuff like this.
There's no reason that you can't put a 350 in it.
In reply to G_Body_Man:
There is literally no way to tell a 305 from a 350 short of taking it apart and measuring the bores.
G_Body_Man wrote: Here's my wish list for mods. Edelbrock Performer Q-Jet Manifold Flowtech Long-tube headers Dynomax True-dual exhaust Catco universal catalytic converters Thrush turbo mufflers Modified Camaro Dual-snorkel intake Taylor StreeThunder 8mm plug wires Bosch Iridium spark plugs Trans-Am 15x7 Directional Wheels
All good stuff but seems a bit, um, spendy.
Manifold-exactly what you listed, but look into some of the older/other brands like Weiand, etc. Might not be as good but beter than stock and available for a song if you run across one.
Headers-do some research and snag a set of the best flowing stock manifolds you can find (Iroc/Monte SS?). Easier to seal and way cheaper. Honestly if you're looking used I'd grab whichever you find first, the headers OR the manifolds.
Exhaust-you won't find used, but you might spend less from a good local shop having them custom made. Really depends on the shops in your area. Hint: look for one run by and old guy with a cool nickname. They usually seem to know what they're doing and give better deals.
Converters-What are your emissions tests like? Do they do a sniffer? A visual? Are antiques exept and can you register your car thusly? I'm all for cleaner air but since you're considering ditching the smog stuff up top you might as well make your life easier and remove it all.
Turbo mufflers-just....don't. So many better flowing/sounding options out there. If you do get a new exhaust just get one from the headers/manifolds to the rear tips as a matched set. Should sound better, go together easier, and last longer than a cobbled together setup.
Camaro dual-snorkel- The old standby. Haven't seen one in years, and even back then they weren't cheap. Still don't flow as well as an open element. I bet there are better (but still not cheap) aftermarket cold air setups that can be put together for your car. There was a thread about Nascar style ones not long ago.
Wires-get whatever good ones you want. Just make sure they're shielded.
Iridium plugs-Not a fan. Some good old AC Delcos will be just fine and probably work better to boot.
Nothing wrong with your list, but since you're on a budget I thought I'd throw some other options out there.
There are no emission tests for cars older than 1988.
In reply to Zomby Woof:
Yes, but you still have to keep your original engine, or swap all emissions equipment from swapped engine into your car, then get it re-safety'd and re-appraised. Plus, it will raise my insurance a lot.
G_Body_Man wrote: In reply to Zomby Woof: Yes, but you still have to keep your original engine, or swap all emissions equipment from swapped engine into your car, then get it re-safety'd and re-appraised. Plus, it will raise my insurance a lot.
Only if you tell. Us folks won't.
And it helps if you keep it tuned: from what I read here and here , the big trigger for Official Intervention is excessive exhaust smoke. Having to get it re-safetied and re-appraised makes no sense to me: you don't want to sell it, you just want to drive it. (Who's telling you this stuff, anyway? If it's a clerk at the MTO, go online and read the actual regulations. You will then know more than they do by several orders of magnitude.) I would never counsel anybody to lie to his insurance company, but if you simply say "the old engine was crap, so when I found a better one for cheap I put it in," that ought to be enough formal notice.
G_Body_Man wrote: In reply to The_Jed: Thanks! That's the idea. Sadly, I learned today that I can't put a 350 in it because the MTO is composed of a bunch of shiny happy people who won't let you do fun stuff like this.
Solution: Move to Michigan someday and do whatever the heck you want.
In reply to Stealthtercel:
Yes, but all of the Shiny Happy People at the MTO are at the office where I am.
In reply to G_Body_Man:
Whoever is telling you that is full of E36 M3.
As others have said, a 305 looks the same externally as a 350. Drop it in put all of the nice stuff back and drive on. No one will notice. Just don't volunteer information that you don't need to.
A dropped a 400 SB Chevy in place of a friends old 350 in her Camaro. There was only one way to tell the difference! 
In reply to NGTD:
Alrighty, will do in the future.
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