305 1979 history?
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305 1979 history?
hi guys, the 305 (1979) on my camaro seems to be the less performer of them all, i would like to know what kind id and its power rating (if any)what kind oh heads it has? the numbers are:
heads= 376450
block= K050838 D
back of the block=460778
i'd appreciate any information you guys can provide, my heads are burning oil already and i have to take a decision
long live chevy's to hell with mustangs.
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heads= 376450
block= K050838 D
back of the block=460778
i'd appreciate any information you guys can provide, my heads are burning oil already and i have to take a decision
long live chevy's to hell with mustangs.
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I got a 305 2bbl in my 78 Malibu right now. I looked up the specs on it a LONG time ago and what I remember goes something like this:
155 HP (at about 3000), 225 torque (at about 2000). ~ 8:1 compression. Smallest valve 305 heads they ever built (1.72/1.40 valves or thereabouts) with 58cc chambers. Pizza hut-style "deep dish" pistons (to get that crazy low compression). A cam that barely has any lobes on it at all. Low-flow 2" cast iron exhaust manifolds that arc UP above the exhaust ports and burn cheap valve cover gaskets to a crisp on a yearly basis, and a little tiny 2" exhaust system all the way back. A total pig. But they run forever.
[This message has been edited by Damon (edited November 22, 2000).]
155 HP (at about 3000), 225 torque (at about 2000). ~ 8:1 compression. Smallest valve 305 heads they ever built (1.72/1.40 valves or thereabouts) with 58cc chambers. Pizza hut-style "deep dish" pistons (to get that crazy low compression). A cam that barely has any lobes on it at all. Low-flow 2" cast iron exhaust manifolds that arc UP above the exhaust ports and burn cheap valve cover gaskets to a crisp on a yearly basis, and a little tiny 2" exhaust system all the way back. A total pig. But they run forever.
[This message has been edited by Damon (edited November 22, 2000).]
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