I have a rod knocking in my engine. (Stupid trans servo hanging up caused me to over rev it one to many times I guess.)

It only has 58,000 miles on it but its a 305 so I am going to pull the plug and buy another motor instead of doing a crank kit.

I am wanting to buy this motor: http://www.jegs.com/i/GM%20Performan...0002/-1?CT=999

And either a high-flow base plate or Stealth ram. Before I put this in I would also change the valve springs or cut deeper pockets and change the springs for a better cam. I would also do a little port work to the heads if I thought they needed it.

Seems to me I should be able to go over 400hp for cheap this way..

Sorry for the book.

Anyone used this engine before? Any good.

Thanks

 

I have used one of those shortblocks before. Its still up and going.

 

Hey man, how did this engine turn out for you? I ordered the same exact one and put my TPI set up on it with some hooker comp shorties. Probably will get it fired up in a day or two.