305 engine help???

[airbrushguy]

I have an stock '88 305 Chevy roller-cam TBI engine that's been sitting in the garage since I took it out of a Camaro. It just needs valve guides. I was thinking of throwing it in my '71 C10 pickup and was wondering if there is a cam, intake/carb setup anyone could suggest, just for a little pep and better sound out the dual exhaust? I'll eliminate the computer.
It's only an old patina'd shop truck, so I don't want to go too crazy or $$$$$.
Thanks

[stich626]

leave the cam, get a 86 up intake off a monty or truck, get a q jet
replace tha valve seals, leave the guides alone,
and go

[GruntMoanCough]

A 280H Comp Cam with Edelbrock Performer/Q-jet works well in a 305.

[airbrushguy]

Thanks stitch...meant valve seals. I've had more luck with holleys, any ideas?
Do I have to change distributors? Is a 274 cam too much?
Thanks

[BIGKEV]

I like the comp cams x4260hr in a roller 305, and an eddy, or holley 500 cfm carb, 1 1/2" primary long tubes with 2" duals. Should be about 330-345 hp, and 375-390 ft lbs and pull hard till about 4500-5000 rpm with HUGE lowend to mid-range.

[Warrens69GMC]

Didn't you just post this over at the H.A.M.B.?

add a 350 ramjet cam as linked over there...

[BIGKEV]

Originally Posted by airbrushguy

Thanks stitch...meant valve seals. I've had more luck with holleys, any ideas?
Do I have to change distributors? Is a 274 cam too much?
Thanks

Honestly the TBI heads aren't worth the expense of the seals without MAJOR port work, and even then there are better options, I'd look for a set of older 416 casting to maintain your CR.

[stich626]

Originally Posted by BIGKEV

Honestly the TBI heads aren't worth the expense of the seals without MAJOR port work, and even then there are better options, I'd look for a set of older 416 casting to maintain your CR.

first post was he didn't want to throw a ton of $$$$$ at this shop truck..

and yes you'll need a pre computer hei

[BIGKEV]

Originally Posted by stich626

first post was he didn't want to throw a ton of $$$$$ at this shop truck..

and yes you'll need a pre computer hei

Understood, however 416's aren't a bunch of money! A good set of reman 416's can be had for less then $200.

[Warrens69GMC]

$40 core 305 heads
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/2267351912.html

[stich626]

Originally Posted by BIGKEV

Understood, however 416's aren't a bunch of money! A good set of reman 416's can be had for less then $200.

heads on it are free and no money in gaskets, as the valve seals can be done with heads on..

cause if I was to unbolt the heads a set of truck/van 305 vortecs would be the only ones I'd bolt on, as he has to buy a carb intake anyways..
but for what he's doing the stockers that cost nothing(he has them) work.

[bucketObolts]

I have a Camaro 305 in my 68. Internally, she's pretty much stock. Never been on the road yet but runs like a banshee up and down the driveway.. Then again my bed is off the truck. Just saw your in hawthorne, im 20 mins away if that. I was going to throw a 280H cam in it but didnt bother since I have a 454 waitin when this one blows up.

[BIGKEV]

Originally Posted by stich626

heads on it are free and no money in gaskets, as the valve seals can be done with heads on..

cause if I was to unbolt the heads a set of truck/van 305 vortecs would be the only ones I'd bolt on, as he has to buy a carb intake anyways..
but for what he's doing the stockers that cost nothing(he has them) work.

Really, cause 305 vortecs don't have the same chamber as 350's. 416's out flow them, and don't require a costly vortec specific manifold. The vortec 305 heads are a very small improvement over the old swirl port heads, the only real difference is they removed the "torque ramp" . The 350 vortec heads use the LT1 chamber withe traditional flow characteristics.

[stich626]

Originally Posted by BIGKEV

Really, cause 305 vortecs don't have the same chamber as 350's. 416's out flow them, and don't require a costly vortec specific manifold. The vortec 305 heads are a very small improvement over the old swirl port heads, the only real difference is they removed the "torque ramp" . The 350 vortec heads use the LT1 chamber withe traditional flow characteristics.

I'll take the vortec .. complete burn for 200 ALEX

[BIGKEV]

Originally Posted by stich626

I'll take the vortec .. complete burn for 200 ALEX

My point was the 305 vortecs are not a true vortec head as they don't have the "fast burn" chamber, the only thing that is the same is the intake bolt pattern. The beauty here is the choice is all yours. I'm not trying to start a poo flinging match or anything, I just prefer not to use 305 vortec heads for my own reasons. If you match your combo right either choice will work fine.

[stich626]

^^^ no poo fighting,, lol
I've just seen the power the change makes .. my 305ho is much happer now.