Thread: how to make power on a chevy 305

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The 305 isn't a bad engine and with the Edelbrock parts that I used on mine you can make it perform very nice for a street car or a pickup like the German guy has. For a reasonable amount of money you can get some worthwhile improvements. after that you have to spend an unreasonable amount of money for much smaller gains. It's not a good choice for someone looking for megahorsepower. I've owned a lot of cars that were great on the street but would be embarrassing at the strip.
But I only go to the drags to watch. I'm the kind of guy that would rather have fun on the street than have a bad day at the drags.
You can have fun with a warmed up 305 but If horsepower is your priority then do it right. Toss the 305, forget the 350 and get a big block.
AL

I think you may have the best idea for our German friend. Lie about your horsepower like the rest of us. I doubt he'll get it dynod anyway to get a true figure.It won't make that much difference in a pickup truck anyway.