Thread: 89 305 to older 350?

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Originally Posted by rspears

Does this 1989 Caprice Classic Brougham have a special sentimental value to you? I'm not sure I'd be investing too much in the vehicle unless it's got a very special story. Even with a sentimental tie I'd be looking at a basic "crate engine" to drop in, like visiting your local O'Reilly's, Pep Boys or other big box auto parts store to get the cheapest basic 350 with a warranty. Check Summit too, and use the beat 350 you have for the core, and be done with it.

this specific car isn't special to me, no. i actually wanted the LS trim instead, but i can wait for that. i love these box chevys and wanted to start somewhere. i just want to put a better motor in for now since this 305 is almost trash. the car itself is a good base for a project. i'll probably go lt1 out of a bubble later on since i don't want to keep this one stock. i just want to cruise for now. the extra power would be nice as well.

Originally Posted by Sad Dad

this specific car isn't special to me, no. i actually wanted the LS trim instead, but i can wait for that. i love these box chevys and wanted to start somewhere. i just want to put a better motor in for now since this 305 is almost trash. the car itself is a good base for a project. i'll probably go lt1 out of a bubble later on since i don't want to keep this one stock. i just want to cruise for now. the extra power would be nice as well.

Shop for a nice crate engine from Summit or a similar source that you like. You'll spend twice as much rebuilding the 350 you've got, and the crate will have a warranty. Just my $0.02 on the options. Best of luck on your project.

Originally Posted by rspears

Shop for a nice crate engine from Summit or a similar source that you like. You'll spend twice as much rebuilding the 350 you've got, and the crate will have a warranty. Just my $0.02 on the options. Best of luck on your project.

that's good advice, so thank you. i'm a kid, so i was going to look for a used sbc to save some money for now. do you think the extra thousand or so is worth? i know this is pretty self explanatory, but may as well ask. also, since the crates are usually bare, should i look for a specific one to fit this 89 305 water pump and other accessories on? those pulley kits are pretty expensive