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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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im 16 and i just helper restore my first car. its a 5.0 305. im lookin to get a little extra power from it. seeing s though i m only a high school student whos poor and plays sports year round i have a tight budget. i wish i had enough for a 350 or better, but i dont. so im stuck with 305. im not lookin to race this, im just lookin for some extra power. anybody have some combinations?....suggestions?

thank you for the help. xmas is coming im tryin to get my xmas list started too.
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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From: 62656
Car: 1991 S10 pickup 2700lbs
Engine: 4.3L Z TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 7.625"
there really nothing except for headers, and K and N filter and stock HO305 dual snorkel air cleaner setup

thats really it with these 305s without tearing down engine

good luck
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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From: Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
Car: 84 Z28
Engine: 357
Transmission: TH-350C
Axle/Gears: 3.43
Headers, aftermarket exhaust and a dual snorkel or open element air cleaner should wake it up a bit.
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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thanks guys, thats the response i figured i would expect. i know 305 is kinda waste but its a DD....so im not lookin for 40 hp ya know? just alittle extraa beef
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