305 Engines
Originally posted by pusnboob:
If you're feeling adventurous, Zack, throw an old 267 ci. into it! All the economy of a 350 with all the power of a 2.8 litre...
If you're feeling adventurous, Zack, throw an old 267 ci. into it! All the economy of a 350 with all the power of a 2.8 litre...
Everyone I have spoken with about this says that a 350 is worth the extra $$$ and effort over a 305. Better power, about the same fuel economy and a better motor overall. Either motor would make an Acadian fly though. I agree with Dukk though, grab a 350 block and a 400 crank and you've got yourself a 383 stroker.
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Originally posted by johnson:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by THE ORIGINALTEAM 8 TRACK:
I read an article sometime back..about 2 or 3 yrs now...
Some dude in California was wedging a 500 Caddy motor into his Chevette...
Hey man.....GO BIG OR GO HOME!!...and if you can't do that,go crazy!!
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by THE ORIGINALTEAM 8 TRACK:
I read an article sometime back..about 2 or 3 yrs now...
Some dude in California was wedging a 500 Caddy motor into his Chevette...
Hey man.....GO BIG OR GO HOME!!...and if you can't do that,go crazy!!
Big *** motor in a Chevette...
and.......
Big *** motor in an Acadian....
sounds pretty damn close to me....LOL....
Just buggin man
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How long have you been in Peterborough Z?
About 8yrs ago there was a fully tubbed Chevette with a 454 in it driving around there. I was behind it on George St. one night and to tub a Chevette it makes them look really tippy and skinny because the tires have to be so far inside the fenders for them to clear. Fast though.....
About 8yrs ago there was a fully tubbed Chevette with a 454 in it driving around there. I was behind it on George St. one night and to tub a Chevette it makes them look really tippy and skinny because the tires have to be so far inside the fenders for them to clear. Fast though.....
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I would suggest looking for a block casting that has a HIGH NICKEL content to it.
A hi nickel content block has more strength that your average run of the mill block and can take a better overbore.
When you get up in dispalcements, the cyclinder walls get thinner. So I would choose a hi nickler 350 or 327 depending on the year of the engine. late, late 60` to early seventies are the best bet. Back it up with a nicely shift kitted turbo 350 or 2 speed powtrglide tranny, add headers,a good exhaust system then a valvetrain and cam combo, then look at intakes and either carbs or EFI workings.
Right now I am pulling a BB buick 350turbo 400 to put in my 76 Nova Racecar. Been racing King of the Hill with the wifes 87 Camaro 305 5 speed and doing okay with it, but it needs a POSI and some rings and valves badly.
A hi nickel content block has more strength that your average run of the mill block and can take a better overbore.
When you get up in dispalcements, the cyclinder walls get thinner. So I would choose a hi nickler 350 or 327 depending on the year of the engine. late, late 60` to early seventies are the best bet. Back it up with a nicely shift kitted turbo 350 or 2 speed powtrglide tranny, add headers,a good exhaust system then a valvetrain and cam combo, then look at intakes and either carbs or EFI workings.
Right now I am pulling a BB buick 350turbo 400 to put in my 76 Nova Racecar. Been racing King of the Hill with the wifes 87 Camaro 305 5 speed and doing okay with it, but it needs a POSI and some rings and valves badly.
