Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!

Buying valves, 305 H.O., Reliable place?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-22-2015, 07:58 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
John62591's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Walla Walla, WA
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: '83 Camaro Z28 5.0, '93 Camry 3.0
Engine: 305 V8, V6 DOC
Transmission: 700R4
Buying valves, 305 H.O., Reliable place?

I messed one of the valves up when cleaning by accident, most likely will be purchasing new valves. I know I can buy valves from ebay, jegs etc. But I really don't want to be sent the wrong valves or springs if i get a kit, if that's even a good option. Ebay had a kit with the same equipment, except the springs had different seat pressure not sure if it's a huge deal, but that's why I'm asking. Here's the Ebay links;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stock-1-84-1...-/171363629088

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stock-1-84-1...-/171363629381
Old 01-22-2015, 08:01 PM
  #2  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
John62591's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Walla Walla, WA
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: '83 Camaro Z28 5.0, '93 Camry 3.0
Engine: 305 V8, V6 DOC
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Buying valves, 305 H.O., Reliable place?

Not sure if the info on those sites are accurate, but one had z28 and the other not. I'm not sure whether they had a non-H.O. for an '83 Z28, AAhhhh I'm confused.
Old 01-23-2015, 12:00 AM
  #3  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (13)
 
Night rider327's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Bowdon, GA.
Posts: 2,535
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 355, 10.34:1, 249/252 @.050", IK200
Transmission: TH-400, 3500 stall 9.5" converter
Axle/Gears: Ford 9", detroit locker, 3.89 gears
Re: Buying valves, 305 H.O., Reliable place?

It does not matter if it's a z28, H.O, trans am, 1LE, etc etc.

It's a small block chevy engine.. All you need to know is the valve head size. Stem size is 11/32" and exhaust valves will be 1.50", intake could be 1.72, 1.82 or 1.84"

Measure across the valve face, or get the casting numbers off your heads (in area under valve covers, between rocker studs) and post here or look them up on google. The casting # will tell year, engine, chamber size, valve size, etc

Those ebay ads says Elgin parts, elgin is a pretty good brand. Not high end but good replacements for sure.

You do not need the .550" lift valve springs unless you are pitting in a bigger performance cam
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jake_92RS
Tech / General Engine
8
01-28-2020 10:37 PM
Wylecoyote08
Interior
11
11-06-2015 03:46 PM
gta90
TPI
40
09-15-2015 04:00 PM
mustangman65_79
Tech / General Engine
4
08-08-2015 01:18 AM



Quick Reply: Buying valves, 305 H.O., Reliable place?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:50 PM.