82 pontiac firebird performance?

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I was wondering what i can really add my 82 firebird to increase its performance. Its a chevy 305 4 barrllel carb. I already plan on putting a new camshaft in and mabye some heads/intake manifold. Is there anything else i can really put on to increase performance?
 
As the first answerer said, exhaust is a good place to start, though glass packs are a bit outdated.
I would suggest saving your money for an aftermarket crate motor. Hot Rod and related magazines generally caution against trying to build the 305, as the cost:benefit ratio tends to be high.
According to this past month's Hot Rod, you can get a 290 hp crate 350 for under $2000 (not including carb, water pump, etc.). That's already a 100 hp increase over what you've got, plus it makes a good starting point for future upgrades.
 
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