305 v8 upgradea
I need to know what parts are not to pricey for a
305 v8 that is performance parts any suggestions
could use some help
I need some horse power any ideas I will consider
Are you planing on building one? Or are you just wondering if they are any good? Although the 305 is a small block Chevy there are some problems with this engine in the way it performs and the way it is built. First off the 305 is 45ci smaller than the 350 and the bore is only 3.745 and that's one of the smallest bore to ever be drilled into a small block Chevy. These are the two main reasons why you can't build a lot of power out of a 305 but, because the 305 have a 4.00 stroke you can build some good bottom end power. The 305 also can only use heads as big as 1.94. If you were to use 2.02 heads on a 305 the intake valve would hammer against the cylinder wall. The 305 also seems to have ignition problems with higher engine speeds. http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1412-how- to-mod-a-305-with-bolt-ons-add-168-rwhp/
Yes, get something other than a 305 engine and that heavy car. It is likely not worth the money it would take to make major power increases with a low compression 305.
Thank you if there is anymore advice you can give me I'd appreciate it
I love my car and the body style I know the weight is Alot would just like it to be quicker then it is I know dropping money on a new engine isn't worth it that's why I was asking some parts I could get
After all I am surrounded by a bunch of rice rockets
Sucks Kelly I can't see that video nor look up the link
Does your engine have the TBI? A Transdapt spacer helps. I want the low torque power and handling, not speed. I put a B&M shift kit #35265 in it (for towing) and it shifts nice and crisp. I have the 200-4R transmission, and it is a good one. Also added a transmission cooler and new braided s.s. lines, cooler has to be a plate & frame for OD transmissions, not the tube/fin type. I haven't installed it yet, still working on the front end, but bought a new HEI distributor like my stock one (the coil is separate mounted on the intake). I plan to install a dual exhaust, 2.5" ID, hugger headers and Flowmaster mufflers. I'm looking into a Weiand intake manifold, the #8126P (yes, I like pretty), trying to verify distributor hole size. If I purchase this, I would also buy an adapter plate for my stock TBI to adapt to this carb manifold. Rear suspension: added a Hellwig anti-sway bar, UMI Upper/Lower Control Arm kits (#361516R - red) w/Polyurethane bushings, new Moog rear springs w/Airlift kit, HD shocks. Handling was amazing (and fun) for the grocery getter and the front end was still original w/exception of Addco front anti-sway bar. Working on front suspension now. To me the car is worth it, has been in family since new. What everyone says about the engine power is true, but you can improve its performance. Do lots of research - good luck!
B&M Shift Kit: while you've got the valve body out, replace the steel check balls with the plastic ones. I found out about those after the kit installation.
Transdapt Swirl-Torque TBI Spacer: Re-adjust your TV cable
Don't forget that the cams on the 305 were made of plaster. They seldom last what should have been the life of the engine! And, YES, on ALL of these older GM transmissions, if you don't install a GOOD cooler, you shoot yourself in more than your foot.
Mine is a roller cam (1990), but I do plan to replace it with a CompCams upgrade kit to give it just a little more torque. Yes, I do have a large Derale plate & frame transmission cooler installed, w/braided s.s. Teflon lines that replaced the rotted steel ones. The plate & frame type (vs. tube) is recommended for OD transmissions.
Caprice 1990 engine
