I want to put a 350 short block in my 87 305 tpi. I want to know where i can get a good short block from and for how much. In one of the other posts i saw something about different flywheels could someone explain this please. Also will 305 heads with some pocket and bowl porting & polishing and a three angle valve job work well. I know they won't flow as well a 350 heads but the compression ratio will be up a little and the valves will be unshrouded some. or am i just better off with some heads for a 350, which is more cost effective.thanks in advance

 

If you plan on continuing on building this car up and always wanting more power I would start with a new short block. Then work on building the rest of the car as you get money like I have been doing.

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accel supper ram
6000 rpm Hyd roller cam
afr heads
spohn torque arm and crossmember
t-56 trans, [wier racing bellhousing and hydrolic throwout bearing]
9" ME rearend 3.91 Gears

 

Can anyone help me, please??

 

you have to look around, in newspapers, junkyards, Treasure Hunters etc. Just make sure the block was not abused. Usally around 350 for a longblock.

 

If you really want one in a hurry, most auto parts stores like autozone and advance sell short and long blocks. Since you don't have the same engine to swap in you will probably lose your core charge. I just priced a couple long blocks at autozone last week. An 86 and up long block (one piece rear seal) was $999. and an 85 and older was $699. I would think an old style 350 short block could be had for about $500 plus core charge.
Good Luck