Thread: Advice on engine build

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Originally Posted by 84Monte

Ok, 53 chevy5 , it makes a lot more sense the way you explained it lol. I really don't want to use a ls engine because of all the wiring :/ there's so much when I see a picture of them for sale. But with a sbc 350 there is hardly any for gen 1. But I just seen a 1986 305 with a 700r4 carbed engine for 250... which would be the better deal here, the 78 350 for $200 and I already have a turbo 350 or the 86 305 with 700r4 for $200? Also the 305 is a high output engine

The 305 is a smog engine pig

Originally Posted by NTFDAY

The 305 is a smog engine pig

But it makes more power than the 350 being a high output motor. What do you think I would make the best results with NTFDAY? Glenn, that is some amazing advice. But I don't have the money for all of that lol. So considering budget, the 2 engines-78 350 with 350 turbo trans and 86 305 high output, with 700r4 which would be the better choice? Oh and also my monte carlos interior is gutted, only 1 racing seat in it.

The 350. Cubic inches rule here.

Originally Posted by glennsexton

The 350. Cubic inches rule here.

Ok, yeah I know there's no replacement for displacement. And I also never mentioned that the 78 350 has been sitting for a very long time... years.. the 305 was just taken out of a firebird in June

Originally Posted by 84Monte

But it makes more power than the 350 being a high output motor. What do you think I would make the best results with NTFDAY? Glenn, that is some amazing advice. But I don't have the money for all of that lol. So considering budget, the 2 engines-78 350 with 350 turbo trans and 86 305 high output, with 700r4 which would be the better choice? Oh and also my monte carlos interior is gutted, only 1 racing seat in it.

don't know where you think the 305 makes more power. nonetheless, if you go with the 305 then you're going to spend even more money which you've already said you did not have.

On some other side notes from reading thru the threads: I'm a Gen 1 guy and would not really care to have any other motor than a gen 1.

Guys like Denny and Tech are full of knowledge. Tech coached me on building a 383 and i learned a great deal from the man. Denny has been an invaluable resource to me over the years and I consider him a knowledgeable friend. That's to say, be a little respectful to the guys on here who've been down the road your on fifty plus times over. if ya knew as much as they did, ya'd prob not be on here asking questions in the first place.....something to think about..