Why? Just because. I might be picking up this 3rd gen rolling chassis and have a 305 laying around that i could toss together for cheap. i know that it's not the BEST decision, but hell, my other car was built the right way

Chris

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99 Z28
387 All Bore / TH400 / 9" / Spool / Welds / SPRAAAAY

 

speed automotive has a stroker kit for a 305. I think it's under 600 for the rotating assembly.
I would like to see what you could do with a thirdgen.
Did you sell your z?
Kory

 

nope, decided to keep it. the piston slap pissed me off so much that the motor's getting rebuit to the 387 instead of the 382. Different heads. The TH400 is ready for the converter and the direct port is ready to go back on the new 90mm LSX instead of the 78mm i had before.

as for the 3rd gen, i was thinking a low compression blow through carb s-trim setup haha, why? just cause.

 

A stroker is a BAD idea on a 305 so i'm told. It will interfere too much with the valve's.

 

Thats cool.
Look for subtle changes from me for next year. I'm looking for 50-60 more rwhp. I want to trap close to 120 mph before I exlpore a power adder.
Kory

 

Powehouse, P.A.W., Speed-o-Motive, and many more. Some companies sell the shortblock complete also.

Rebuilding a worn out 350 will run the same, as will making that 350 a 383 or even larger. 335's are not a bad idea but that's my .02.

 

Errr... What's the point??

Yep. No offense, but the $$$ you put into a 305 stroker engine is just going to pi$$ you off - because with the valve shrouding, you just won't see the benefits of the extra cubes...

 

^Yup.. valve shrouding.. I thought that was it, but wasn't positive. Besides.. you dont want a longer stroke for speed, you want a shorter stroke.

 

bore/stroke probably isn't his main concern and the more cubes the better as far as a street car goes. The small bore in general sucks but adding stroke isn't terrible really. Staying with small valves/ports, etc can still create something fun to drive.

What's it gonna be, Chris?!

 

That kit will not net you a running engine. You will need to spend at least another $500-$600 on machine work. On top of that, you'll need to install a different balancer and flexplate (externally balanced), which are NOT included in any kits. And you still won't have a shortblock that's ready for big boost. Additionally, you're still stuck with the small bore, which not only shrouds the valves, but also severely limits cylinder head choices. By the time you add everything up, you could have bought a much stronger 350 block, with forged internals, that would stand up to the boost, and make a ton more power.

 

^Yup.. that is exactly why I decided against stroking my 305.. I was gonna do it as well until I heard about all this other crap you need to do

 

Good points. I guess it was just to say I did it. I wasn't looking for a fullout race car. Just something different. But $ does matter when you can get more for equal value. On the other hand I really want to run in the Edelbrock PRO series next year so it might be going that route. SO MANY DECISIONS Thanks guys.

Chris