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ZIPGUN
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: North Carolina
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Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
I acquired a 86 Chevy 4wd SWB for my son. It has a 305 in it and I havent heard alot about rebuilding one. Just wanted to get some thoughts together about either rebuilding it or swapping for a 350. This truck will go to my 16 yo son. Im not sure which would be the most cost effective in the long run. Your thougts would be appreciatted.
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Dickson, TN
Posts: 141
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
I'd go with a remanufactured crate 350 engine w/ warranty.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tulsa Oklahoma
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
i have heard it will cost more to rebuild a 305 rather than a 350
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Location: Idaho
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
I agree, I put a gm 350 crate motor in mine It was a swap from a 305, I love it and it is extremely cost effective, all the brackets and stuff swaps directly over.
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
I'm going to go contrary to everyone's opinions here.
First, you already have the 305. Second, it cost's the same to overhaul a 305 as it would to overhaul a 350, penny for penny. Third, I'd not want any too much power for your kid's first truck. Since you already own the 305, you'll save money by not having to buy a 350 core. Every part to overhaul the 305 is the same as the 350, except the pistons and rings. Since 305's are almost as common as 350's, the pistons and rings cost the same anyway. Bearings, timing components, gaskets, etc are the exact same between the two engines, so cost is a wash there too. So, by reusing your existing engine as the base for the build, you'll ultimitely save money, which is what I understand you're concerned with by reading your post.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 3,415
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
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All of that said, a teen will probably get in more trouble with a more powerful engine, so a 305 might be a good idea. Nobody seems to want 305s. Maybe you can get a good used one cheap. Slonaker |
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Stepsides RULE
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Pineville, LA
Posts: 1,921
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
I gotta say i been converted, too. I swore up and down I'd build my 305.... but then I found http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/130/...Engine-Kit.htm
and I figure I'll be happy. 350s are much more popular engines, but GM put LOTS of 305s in trucks, cars, vans. It's pretty much a personal choice but my suggestion is a rebuilt or new 350.
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Texas
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
I agree to get a crate 350. Basic engine with plenty of power for your son but not over powered. Plus you and him can rebuild the 305 and install it in something else later on if you decide to.
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
If you are going to rebuild, then keep the 305 as Tex says. If your considering anything else the 350 crate is hard to beat...
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Roma,TX
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Re: Rebuild a 305 or swap for a 350 ?
I'd get your son a crate base 350, and put a 2 barrel carb on there to slow him down a bit
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