[RTT]

Hello All,
I am now ready to start engine mods on my 1984 ELKY. She is bone stock under the hood. Solid running 305 with stock tranny and although not a California car I had to add a cat to get it to pass smog. Here is my question.... I can get a remanufactured and warrantied basic 350 on Ebay for $1100.00 plus shipping. I have posted the link here. What kind of power would this motor put out and would everything on the 305 bolt up to this motor
Or, should I look at high perf heads and a mild cam on the 305 I have? http://ebay.com/itm/120882491446?_trksid=p3984.m1438.126

What would be the most economical way to get a little more power and torque? I don't need anything crazy.
RTT:smileyb:

 

[RTT]

Ebay Item# 120882491446 350 engine

 

[Chris Nelson]

Why would you get a remanufactured (rebuilt)350 for $1100,when you can get a brand new GM 350 for $ 1499 with warranty,all new metal block,crank,rods,pistons,heads everything new.On some sites you can get free shipping.Try GM Performance,Jeg's etc.I've seen the 350 -290 hp, 4 bolt main,you need to shop around on the internet.Good Luck.

 

[ALAsh]

Check out Pace Performance as well....

Arnie in Iowa

 

[Chris Nelson]

Just did a quick check at www.jegs.com ,they have a 350 for 1499.99 with free shipping,this is the long block,that is complete block & heads,all you need is int.& ext.manifolds,carb,tributor,water & fuel pumps,etc.

 

[RTT]

Would all the parts on the 305 work with the 350 from jegs?

 

[jpmdaddy]

They should, my understanding is a Small Block Chevy is a Small Block Chevy... :nanawrench:
Both the 305 and 350 are SBCs

 

[Jack_K]

Would all the parts on the 305 work with the 350 from jegs?

Sure will.

 

[steelybill]

That's good advice there, on the 350 from Jegs. Doing so-called power mods on a 305 is a waste of money compared to that 350.

 

[Guest]

A 350 is gonna produce more power and will standup longer than your old 305 with performance parts.

 

[ccc]

get a brand new one from gm 5 year 100,000 mile warranty.anywhere there is a gm dealer in the world.1100.$ for a rebuilt or 1500$ for all brand new.to me a no brainer. i put one of thier crate engines in my tahoe 200,000 miles ago and still going strong

 

[RTT]

Thanks for the info guys!
RTT:nanawrench:

 

[horseman]

tHE OLD ADDAGE OF GOOD MONEY AFTER BAD WOULD COME UP IF YOU KEPT THE 305. gO WITH THE NEW gm !

gOOD LUCK. lOTS OF PICS!!!

 

[61Airstream]

Just a note to remember, the crate engine hp is measured at the flywheel as apposed to the engine in vehicles where it is measured at the rear wheels. I believe the difference is about 20% less at the rear wheels.

Jim