thinking of swapping a new 305... need some opinions
09-20-2001, 09:14 PM
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thinking of swapping a new 305... need some opinions
ok fellas heres the deal......
i can buy a new 305 that puts out
260 HP for $850 or i can try to
build up my stock 88 305 that puts out
170 HP right now.... should i make the engine swap??? help me out..... thanks
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09-20-2001, 09:31 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
I would go for the new 305, I don't think you get a rebuild and 260 hp on your old motor.
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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
3" Hooker CatBack w/Aero Chamber muffler
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
3" Hooker CatBack w/Aero Chamber muffler
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
3:73 Posi
Rebuilt 700R4
B&M Megashifter, 5" Autometer Tach w/shift lite
09-21-2001, 04:10 AM
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Car: 1989 Corvette
Engine: 350 Tpi
Transmission: ZF 6 speed
Axle/Gears: Dana 44 3,33
I think that you should keep your old engine. I have a 305 ho tpi and i get a lot more than 260 hp from that one.
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