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Limits of stock 305?

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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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Limits of stock 305?

What is the highest HP and RPM value that the stock 305 crankshaft and stock 305 connecting rods can handle?
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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Re: Limits of stock 305?

your limit'd to barely passing 1 car at a time with a 305!lol just put in a 90 5.7 in an 87 tpi.wow this thing is a rocket.and i'm not a chevy guy.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Re: Limits of stock 305?

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your limit'd to barely passing 1 car at a time with a 305!lol just put in a 90 5.7 in an 87 tpi.wow this thing is a rocket.and i'm not a chevy guy.
What about not being a troll?
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Re: Limits of stock 305?

Maybe 600 HP for the crank, 500 HP or so for the rods.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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Re: Limits of stock 305?

Thanks, Apeiron.
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