Common questions

Can you put 350 heads on a 305 motor?

Can you put 350 heads on a 305 motor?

Virtually any 350 heads will work on a 305. The high compression 350 heads are similiar in combustion chamber size & intake valve size to the 305 heads & will give a 305 the same performance as if using 305 heads.

What kind of engine does a 305 Chevy have?

The Chevrolet 305 was the engine of choice for millions of full-sized GM cars and trucks that were too large for a V6 but didn’t require a 350 just to cruise around town. However, hot-rodders from the dawn of time have made a religion out of modifying just such pedestrian offerings and turning them into hard-core racers.

How to get 350 horsepower out of a 305 Chevy small block?

Bolt a 500 cfm carburetor to the manifold atop the nitrous plate, and install a GM High Energy Ignition (HEI) distributor with 8 mm plug wires. Use a set of high heat-range plugs that can withstand the nitrous, and use a nitrous-compatible ignition control box to retard timing while running under nitrous.

Can a GMC 305 be swapped for a 350?

It’s basically a direct swap. Whether the tranny will hold up or not is a loaded question and ALL depends on the health of the trans. Years ago i took the 305 out of my 77 and put in a crate 350 (before LS swaps were a thing) and I just kept my trans in it without doing anything.

What kind of engine does a GMC 350 have?

Click to expand… forged 12.5:1, Crane .608 solid lift, rare (340292) 292 “turbo” heads, Edelbrock TR1X tunnel ram with two (4777) Holley 650 double pumpers, MSD ignition, Lt1 “pink” rods, forged crank, 050 high nickle cast block, Hooker 1 3/4 headers. Funny thing the original T/A 350 trans held strong under the 8000 rpm abuse.

The Chevrolet 305 was the engine of choice for millions of full-sized GM cars and trucks that were too large for a V6 but didn’t require a 350 just to cruise around town. However, hot-rodders from the dawn of time have made a religion out of modifying just such pedestrian offerings and turning them into hard-core racers.

What kind of cylinder head is a 305?

Cylinder Heads, Maxx Series, Hydraulic Roller, Assembled, Aluminum, 200cc Intake Runner, Chevrolet, Small Block, Pair Cylinder Head, S/R, Cast Iron, Assembled, 58cc Chamber, 170cc Intake Runner, Chevy, 305, Each Cylinder Head, Super 23® 175, Fast As Cast®, Assembled, 1.250 in. Springs, Chevy, 1987-95 Small Block, Each

What kind of cylinder heads are in a Chevy 5.0L?

Cylinder Heads, E-Street, Aluminum, Assembled, 64cc Chamber, 185cc Intake Runner, Head Bolts and Head Gasket Set Included, Chevy, Small Block, Kit Cylinder Head, 200cc, Straight, Aluminum, Bare, Chevrolet, Small Block Gen I, 305/307/327/350, Each

Bolt a 500 cfm carburetor to the manifold atop the nitrous plate, and install a GM High Energy Ignition (HEI) distributor with 8 mm plug wires. Use a set of high heat-range plugs that can withstand the nitrous, and use a nitrous-compatible ignition control box to retard timing while running under nitrous.

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Ruth Doyle