305 horsepower
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RE: 305 horsepower
I like the 305 but my only problem with them is that the shock heads aren't worth a ****. On mine I switched them out with 350 heads and solved that problem the plus side is the 305 pistons are perfect for nitrous so you have a good base for engine mods. Personally I blew my 305 and just swapped it with a 400. But that was my 82 Z28 I don't know much about the tpi so thats just my 2 cents
In the Staging Lanes
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RE: 305 horsepower
while on the topic of the ole' 305, anyone have any good records with headers/exhaust? Also, anyone know if there is a place on the web where I could listen to X exhaust system on Y model car/motor? I'm starting to look into some stuff for mine, and was just wondering if anyone could save me some time and headache (and money from bad deals).
Tech Droid
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 9,215
From: North East PA
RE: 305 horsepower
Not to make light of Sick's engine, which is really working for a 305, but if you really want to make power using a small displacement engine, build up a 302. This combination has the bore of 4" like 350, allowing the use of large valves with minimal shrouding, and a 3" stroke like the original 265 for crazy revs without stressing the motor. This combo was used in trans-am racing and with modern heads and cams can put out over 450HP at around 8,000 RPM.
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RE: 305 horsepower
ORIGINAL: z28pete
Not to make light of Sick's engine, which is really working for a 305, but if you really want to make power using a small displacement engine, build up a 302. This combination has the bore of 4" like 350, allowing the use of large valves with minimal shrouding, and a 3" stroke like the original 265 for crazy revs without stressing the motor. This combo was used in trans-am racing and with modern heads and cams can put out over 450HP at around 8,000 RPM.
Not to make light of Sick's engine, which is really working for a 305, but if you really want to make power using a small displacement engine, build up a 302. This combination has the bore of 4" like 350, allowing the use of large valves with minimal shrouding, and a 3" stroke like the original 265 for crazy revs without stressing the motor. This combo was used in trans-am racing and with modern heads and cams can put out over 450HP at around 8,000 RPM.
Tech Droid
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 9,215
From: North East PA
RE: 305 horsepower
They are not longer sold as far as I know, but one can be put toghether fairly easily. Start with a 350 block, put in a forged crank with a 3" stroke, 6" forged rods, and the appropriate pistons. Balance the whole rotating assembly. Get a solid roller lifter cam than can rev past 8K, the right valve train and you are almost there.
Tech Droid
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: North East PA
RE: 305 horsepower
ORIGINAL: Alih
i would NEVER reccomend getting a mustang over a camaro
ORIGINAL: 86Stang
u shuld get a fox body stang where every year of the fox bodies have over 200 HP stock
u shuld get a fox body stang where every year of the fox bodies have over 200 HP stock