I just needed some advice, that's all... I didn't know that this topic would cause so much tension.

Let me clear up a few things for you.

1. The engine that I build (it will be the 283... Thanks Scooter) is going to be swapped with the original 305 that's in my 1985 Camaro Z28.

2. It seems that there are so many contrary opinions about this engine that i just need to build the darn thing and see for myself.

3. If it doesn't work well, i'll do another engine... a 350 or 383. If it works well, i'll leave it alone.

4. The reason that the 283 project came up for me is that i have the block, the heads, a crankshaft, an intake manifold and a few other parts for it that are in great shape. The fact that i'm on a fairly tight budget makes this appealing to me.

5. What I was trying to get at in my original post was this...

When i build this engine, are there some of you who could help steer me in the right direction as far as the "right" parts to use, places to get parts, some experienced people who might be able to offer advice when it comes to figuring things out etc.

I didn't mean to start a fight.

Have a great day everyone and I hope to hear from some of you soon.

Jeff