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sam's 72 · 02-28-2004, 01:59 AM

I pulled out the 305 today! It is sitting on the floor in the shop. My 383 is built, ( just short block so far ) will work on it tommorrow to get the heads, push rods, intake and headers on. I am going to sand blast the engine compartment, prim it and paint it. So inbetween coats of paint I will be working on the 383. Pulling the 305 out today went really smooth. Ran into one glitch. One of the torqe converters bolts would not break loose, ended up grinding the head of it off to get converter loose. I will be takingthe tranny to the shop on Monday to get a 3000 stahhl for it and my tranny guy is going to freshen it up while he has it. ( 700r4 ) built to the hilt! I also have all my auto meter gauges installed in my dash panel, but the dash is not in the truck yet, holding off puttingthis in till I have all my wiring straighten up. I figure my truck will be down for another month while doing this, but it is sure going to be worth it. And as soon as I get the engine in and everything squared away, I am going to put in a Ford 9" with posi and 4.33 gears, running on 29" tires. I am hopeing I can braek into the 12's with this set up. engine will be putting out around 450 HP and 480 TQ. Can not wait, I am taking picture, so when I am done I will post them. But it will be a while longer.

krue · 02-28-2004, 03:20 AM

Sounds like a lot of fun!

Hooter · 02-28-2004, 03:55 AM

was it a 305 v6 or v8? either or the other, I bet it'll be nice to have some very respectful power for sure

stllookn · 02-28-2004, 08:44 AM

Go to prestage.com to estimate your et from truck weight and rear wheel hp. I would estimate mid to low 13's...but in these trucks that rocks for sure!

sam's 72 · 02-29-2004, 02:10 AM

305 V8

02-28-2004, 01:59 AM	#1
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	305 is out and on the ground!!!!!!! I pulled out the 305 today! It is sitting on the floor in the shop. My 383 is built, ( just short block so far ) will work on it tommorrow to get the heads, push rods, intake and headers on. I am going to sand blast the engine compartment, prim it and paint it. So inbetween coats of paint I will be working on the 383. Pulling the 305 out today went really smooth. Ran into one glitch. One of the torqe converters bolts would not break loose, ended up grinding the head of it off to get converter loose. I will be takingthe tranny to the shop on Monday to get a 3000 stahhl for it and my tranny guy is going to freshen it up while he has it. ( 700r4 ) built to the hilt! I also have all my auto meter gauges installed in my dash panel, but the dash is not in the truck yet, holding off puttingthis in till I have all my wiring straighten up. I figure my truck will be down for another month while doing this, but it is sure going to be worth it. And as soon as I get the engine in and everything squared away, I am going to put in a Ford 9" with posi and 4.33 gears, running on 29" tires. I am hopeing I can braek into the 12's with this set up. engine will be putting out around 450 HP and 480 TQ. Can not wait, I am taking picture, so when I am done I will post them. But it will be a while longer. __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

02-28-2004, 03:20 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Sounds like a lot of fun! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-28-2004, 03:55 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	was it a 305 v6 or v8? either or the other, I bet it'll be nice to have some very respectful power for sure __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-28-2004, 08:44 AM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Go to prestage.com to estimate your et from truck weight and rear wheel hp. I would estimate mid to low 13's...but in these trucks that rocks for sure! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-29-2004, 02:10 AM	#5
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	305 V8 __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas



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