I just picked up a 1991 Camaro RS with the 305 and I have been informed that it is a strong runner with a few issues. The body is incredible even compared to Camaros I have seen around here for twice the price. So my question to the wise is what is the best option (I know its a matter of opinion but I would like to hear). First option, Rip out the 305 completely rebuild it and put it back in or....... Crate motor either GM or Autozone I have been told that you can get a 350 for roughly 1500 smacaroos but I have absolutely no experience with crate motors so maybe someone wiser than I could give me some insight. thanks for reading and any suggestions are greatly appreciated

 

Umm....if it's a strong runner why do you want a new motor?

If you simply want more power there are a lot of options but that $1500 crate engine isn't really what you want,fine for a garden variety passenger car or pickup truck that needs a repower but it's not a performance engine.
You might want to be sure it still has a 305 and not a 350 conversion since you say it's a strong runner,it would suck to replace a good 350 with another 350 lol.
You'll have to spend over $4000 to get a good mild performance engine be it a crate or a rebuild on a 350 block.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=zz4&dds=1

If you find a good deal on a rebuilder engine and the right engine builder maybe just maybe with some shopping around for deals on parts you could do a motor like this for less but it will take time and luck.
The crate motors are new engines with a warranty so there's that to consider too.

If you really want power look at a 383,more money of course,this doesn't have the bolt ons and is over $5000.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=zz383&dds=1

 

If you want a fast car go with a 350.

 

no if you want a fast car, buy a ZZ4 383 Crate Motor, or stroke a 350, or you could destroke a 400.

 

In my first post I was misworded it I wrote "it was a strong runner" when I should have wrote it wasn't. Sorry for that. Second when I went to get the car from the "stealership" (I put a deposit over the phone based on pics and talking to the salesman) when I got there to pick it up he said "oh yea you can start it right up and drive it home I just wouldn't trust it on long trips" so I said ok lets go start her up after 45 min of it starting and dying the battery died I got my $ back and bout a different 91 RS with a hell of a motor and a Bondo body. just figured I would clarify on that. I just didn't wanna sound like the kid who didn't know whether he was selling his car or not

 

Just a little advise. Learn from me please. Never go to buy a car 3 days after back surgery on Vicodin #9 your judgement maybe a little impaired

 

You should have gone with the car with the better body. Batteries are a hell of a lot cheaper than bodywork.

 

I was gonna do that, but the guy was so shady about it wouldn't do the carfax I just got tired of dealin with him. anyone heard of this guy on the forum I have money in hand for his car just can't seem to get a hold of him
HeavyChevyRS

 

Put the money back in your pocket and have some patience for the right deal to come along,just my 2cts.