84Camarodriver

hey guys, i was thinking of doing an engine swap to an L98 out of a newer camaro, but ive been thinking, if i can make enough power to burn around town and take to the strip and Run 12.9-13 second 1/4's i would be happy would this be possible with 3.43 rear gears?, and 305 H.O?, it is running a CCC Quadrajet, everything is stock for now, i have 255/60r15's in the rear and 215/65r15's in the front, for the time being i can spend a little money on this 305, i dont want to dump more then 500$, im sure 500 could get me a little boost in performance till i can afford a nice crate motor, its running a 700R4 i was thinking of giving it a B&M shift kit and corvette servo, i was always told to run 3.73's in the rear, what about 4.10's?, stock is 3.43 i beleive, just over all power adders i would like more knowledge about, i'd like the best bang for the few dollars i have 500 on the motor, and 500 on tranmission parts and rear end components, if you guys could carry on some more that would be perfect thanks!

305sbc

iTrader: (3)

For the best bang/buck on a carb'd 305,
look for a used Edelbrock RPM intake for sale,
and improve your exhaust system.
Stainless headers aren't cheap, but they will last.
A 1 5/8" primary or 1.75" primary header is a little too big for a 305, but it will do the job, and you can use them on your next engine when you upgrade.

Look for a used underdrive crank pulley online and at swap-meets.

These parts will all swap over to a larger engine with no problem.

These modifications will not be enough to get you into the 12's, and probably not 13's either.

It generally takes a much larger budget, OR extensive DIY modifications to a 305 to get that level of performance.
The only budget way around that is to add a small nitrous system of about 100 horsepower.

I don't recommend changing your rear gear ratio, especially if you have 3.42:1 gears right now.

Cosmik Debris

I have an 84 HO, it had a 3.73 rear end as standard. With a performer RPM, Holley 600, headers and street tyres it ran 14.7, with a 75 shot 13.9.