Thread: Cheap build whatcha think?

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Ehh, the car went 15.02 with the 305 with headers and performer intake. Maybe i’m better of rebuilding the 305 idk.

Originally Posted by Jj231

Ehh, Maybe i’m better of rebuilding the 305 idk.

If you're going to do a rebuild. Do a rebuild. Ignoring cylinder taper and then expecting performance just doesn't work.

Another old saying is "Speed costs money, how fast you wanna go?"

I've done a lot of budget backyard rebuilds over the years. Just quick ring/bearing/gaskets/valve lap/cheap performance cam. Most ran decent although I got bit a few times on not doing all the machine work and had problems. It's fine for a motor that sounds cool and does some burnouts but if you're really looking for consistent track performance; I'd do all the proper machine work and make sure the clearances are right.

Originally Posted by Jj231

Ehh, the car went 15.02 with the 305 with headers and performer intake. Maybe i’m better of rebuilding the 305 idk.

We talking 1/8 mile? many moons ago I had a 68 Charger 383 auto rated at 330hp that ran low 15's high 14's all day long on street tires. I would have eaten your 305 for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nope no bs, car ran 16.20s thru stock exhaust. True duals really opened it up. 15.70s. Added the headers and performer q jet carb and 15.0s until the thing started knocking. Idk why that’s a surprise tho, 305s are junk but the L-69 Z-28 and firebirds were in the 15s all day. 60 foot was pretty good if I remember.
The build was basically for a 79 Camaro I had and I bailed a friend out and built the motor to sell the car. Long story but that car has different plans now thanks to my friends drag car being rear ended by a duramax. So I had this el cheapo 350 motor laying around and I figured I’d throw it in the monte and see what it does.