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Looking for more power on the cheap - '84 Z28 305

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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 03:00 PM
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Re: Looking for more power on the cheap - '84 Z28 305

Wouldn't waste my $. You can get a fresh Vortec 350 and swap the cam and get an Alex spring kit and save over $1000.
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 06:00 PM
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Re: Looking for more power on the cheap - '84 Z28 305

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Wouldn't waste my $. You can get a fresh Vortec 350 and swap the cam and get an Alex spring kit and save over $1000.
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 08:11 PM
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Re: Looking for more power on the cheap - '84 Z28 305

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With carb, harmonic balancer, intake manifold etc? And what crate 350 are you looking at?
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Old Jul 26, 2020 | 11:33 AM
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Re: Looking for more power on the cheap - '84 Z28 305

I picked up a reman L31 for my 86 TA from the local trade school for $500, I know the schools may be shut down in your area but worth a try. THat or a JY one
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