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Old 09-10-2006, 05:14 AM
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Just listen to MadMike he seems to be telling you the right stuff.
 
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Old 09-10-2006, 06:04 PM
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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
 
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Old 09-11-2006, 02:53 AM
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305's are equally reliable than 350's, and can still make good power. You just need to put a bit more money into it to get the same horsepower you get out of a 350.
 
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Old 09-13-2006, 02:14 PM
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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).
 
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Old 09-13-2006, 02:39 PM
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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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Old 09-13-2006, 07:48 PM
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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.
I've heard of these, but are they available? I know a guy with one in a truck, going twin-turbo soon, says his hits 10K rpm... I'd love one, but are they too expensive?
 
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Old 09-13-2006, 09:54 PM
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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.
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 03:29 AM
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u shuld get a fox body stang where every year of the fox bodies have over 200 HP stock
i would NEVER reccomend getting a mustang over a camaro
 
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Old 09-14-2006, 05:23 PM
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u shuld get a fox body stang where every year of the fox bodies have over 200 HP stock
i would NEVER reccomend getting a mustang over a camaro
How about sticking a Chevy engine in the Fox Mustang. That will confuse everybody and get them all pissed at you.
 
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Old 09-17-2006, 09:41 PM
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Thanks Pete!
I was thinking something about that the other day while I was running pizza's around. So, it would be like de-stroking the 350?
 


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