any opinions about these crate engines I think im going that route rather than rebuilding my 305 the engine im looking at is like 1500 bucks

 

guess not thanx for the help

 

At least give guys time to answer, 24 hours would a reasonable wait time

 

Yes, I have an opinion about that engine.

Not much money, but not much for your money.

Low compression because of dished pistons and large chamber heads. Oh, yeah, those heads have very poor ports, castings are thin and crack-prone. Flat tappet cam. 2-piece RMS, perimeter bolt valve covers, both of which make the engine leak prone.

If your car is '82-'85, it's a little bit of an upgrade. If it's '87-later, it's not much of an upgrade, and in some ways, a downgrade. The engine was made for appliance service van fleet type vehicles when the owner wants to get a little more life out of the vans before replacing them. Wasn't intended for "sports cars".

For a couple hundred more, you can get the 290 horse version of the engine, which has a little better cam. But, for less than $100, you can get a better cam to put in the 260 horse version. You still don't have much, though. Remember, those power ratings are gross flywheel HP, while the rating in the car is net flywheel HP - take ~80% of the GFWHP and you'll get a good ballpark of NFWHP.

A little more information about your car would be nice - year, induction type, modifications, intended use, etc.

 

When you see 98 views and no replies.........well that is a clear msg about the

engine,isn't it??.

 

It would help to know what you're starting with.

 

i am also looking to put this in my 1990 rs v8 as a replacement for the sluggish 305 tbi thats in it..seems to me it would be an upgrade from the 305.

 

Converting to tpi would be another option...

 

I have been told on here that engine is slower than my 305 tpi im not sure about yours being that it is a tbi i just bought a rebuilt 350 out of a 79 camaro 4 bolt main with mild ca? Edelbrock ai1 gap intake and a holley carburator any guesses on hp