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Jeramy · 12-25-2014, 06:28 PM

i have only had my truck for 5 days. when i traded for it the P.O. "thought" it had a 350 but wasn't sure.

i just pulled the casting number and the stampings off the front of the block. it is a 305. Not that i really have anything against them and the truck does run good but DANG IT!!!!

have also figured out that the lock up 350 trans has been replaced buy a plain old th350

**old Rusty C10** · 12-25-2014, 08:42 PM

nothing that a couple of bucks can't fix but drive it like all get out til then

Tom · 12-25-2014, 09:28 PM

Can't be that big of a deal or else you would have checked before trading. Lockup 350's only drop a couple hundred rpm anyways.

Jeramy · 12-25-2014, 10:19 PM

yup either way was not a deal breaker. it started and ran good and has a straight body. And i was tired of driving a ford

ive had 4 of these trucks all lwb and 2 of them were 305s

enaberif · 12-26-2014, 12:36 AM

The only two numbers which mean anything is measuring the bore or reading the number on the block behind the driver side said.

My alternator stamp on the front of the block said my truck is a 305 but the engine is really a 350 as per the bore of the block.

andrewmp6 · 12-26-2014, 03:50 AM

As a driver type truck a 305 is more then enough power.If you got the budget you can throw just about any engine and trans in your truck.

bigwheel15 · 12-26-2014, 05:45 AM

Unless youre looking to build some big power, a 305 will do ya just fine. They get dogged on when it comes to building one vs a 350 but if its already in there basic bolt ons will help and will transfer over if you ever swap it.

bnoon · 12-26-2014, 10:39 AM

I gained 50 horsepower and 45 torque with a cam swap on my TPI 305 in my '86 Trans Am and was still able to tune it to get 26 MPG (with 700R4), so there ain't nothing wrong with a 305. It was the Summit 1104 camshaft and lifter kit for only around a hundred bucks too.

I also had a 305 with the TH350C in my '86 C10 and threw a rebuild Quadrajet from Mountain Man Fuel Systems along with a Summit stage 1 intake manifold and true duals from the salvage yard and that thing spun the tires through first gear and would get 18-19 MPG on the highway. I wanted to do a cam in it, but sold it due to some temporary living conditions after a divorce... Fun times.

natedogg · 12-26-2014, 09:49 PM

The original 305/350C in my 85 has a Edelbrock Air Gap intake, 1406 carb, Hooker headers with Flowmaster true duals and has plenty of pep for me.

Jeramy · 12-26-2014, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enaberif

The only two numbers which mean anything is measuring the bore or reading the number on the block behind the driver side said.

My alternator stamp on the front of the block said my truck is a 305 but the engine is really a 350 as per the bore of the block.

14010201 on driver side rear flange is the one im going off of

whats really funny is 6 months ago i gave away a 1969 350 4bolt main standard bore because i didnt think i would have a chevy any time soon lol

Jeramy · 12-26-2014, 10:09 PM

the truck has good pep with an edelbrock dual plane intake, a 1405 carb, and dual exhaust.

will do some long tube headers soon and I am going to add an overdrive transmission since most of my driving will be on highways

12-25-2014, 06:28 PM	#1
Jeramy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mulberry, AR Posts: 222	A little bit disappointed i have only had my truck for 5 days. when i traded for it the P.O. "thought" it had a 350 but wasn't sure. i just pulled the casting number and the stampings off the front of the block. it is a 305. Not that i really have anything against them and the truck does run good but DANG IT!!!! have also figured out that the lock up 350 trans has been replaced buy a plain old th350

12-25-2014, 08:42 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,268	Re: A little bit disappointed nothing that a couple of bucks can't fix but drive it like all get out til then __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-25-2014, 09:28 PM	#3
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,695	Re: A little bit disappointed Can't be that big of a deal or else you would have checked before trading. Lockup 350's only drop a couple hundred rpm anyways. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-25-2014, 10:19 PM	#4
Jeramy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mulberry, AR Posts: 222	Re: A little bit disappointed yup either way was not a deal breaker. it started and ran good and has a straight body. And i was tired of driving a ford ive had 4 of these trucks all lwb and 2 of them were 305s

12-26-2014, 12:36 AM	#5
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: A little bit disappointed The only two numbers which mean anything is measuring the bore or reading the number on the block behind the driver side said. My alternator stamp on the front of the block said my truck is a 305 but the engine is really a 350 as per the bore of the block.

12-26-2014, 03:50 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: A little bit disappointed As a driver type truck a 305 is more then enough power.If you got the budget you can throw just about any engine and trans in your truck.

12-26-2014, 05:45 AM	#7
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: A little bit disappointed Unless youre looking to build some big power, a 305 will do ya just fine. They get dogged on when it comes to building one vs a 350 but if its already in there basic bolt ons will help and will transfer over if you ever swap it.

12-26-2014, 10:39 AM	#8
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: A little bit disappointed I gained 50 horsepower and 45 torque with a cam swap on my TPI 305 in my '86 Trans Am and was still able to tune it to get 26 MPG (with 700R4), so there ain't nothing wrong with a 305. It was the Summit 1104 camshaft and lifter kit for only around a hundred bucks too. I also had a 305 with the TH350C in my '86 C10 and threw a rebuild Quadrajet from Mountain Man Fuel Systems along with a Summit stage 1 intake manifold and true duals from the salvage yard and that thing spun the tires through first gear and would get 18-19 MPG on the highway. I wanted to do a cam in it, but sold it due to some temporary living conditions after a divorce... Fun times. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

12-26-2014, 09:49 PM	#9
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: A little bit disappointed The original 305/350C in my 85 has a Edelbrock Air Gap intake, 1406 carb, Hooker headers with Flowmaster true duals and has plenty of pep for me.

12-26-2014, 10:09 PM	#11
Jeramy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mulberry, AR Posts: 222	Re: A little bit disappointed the truck has good pep with an edelbrock dual plane intake, a 1405 carb, and dual exhaust. will do some long tube headers soon and I am going to add an overdrive transmission since most of my driving will be on highways Last edited by old Rusty C10; 12-26-2014 at 10:21 PM.



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