Gmc 305e V6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnyreb · 05-08-2007, 10:00 PM

Hi All,

This is my first post so please bear with me

I am looking to replace the carburetor and distributor. I have learned after lots of reading that the Pertronix Igniter Kit part #1162A and the Flame Thrower 40,000 Volt Coil part # 40001 would be a good choice. Would you all agree with this? Or is there something better? Easier? Cheaper?
For the carburetor I am considering the Holley Street 500cfm 2-barrel part # 4412S or the Demon Street Demon 2-Barrel Carburetor 500cfm part #1372210m. What do you think? Or is there something better? Easier? Cheaper?

The Stromberg-Bendix Model WW is badly worn and leaks, and I am tired of replacing points, is the reason for the change.

Thanks for any help and/or suggestions as to what I should do.
John

sb69chevy · 05-08-2007, 10:16 PM

I don't know the answer to your question, but I'm sure someone will soon. Anyway,

from Springfield, MO!!!

dave2953 · 05-08-2007, 10:22 PM

I'm not too well versed with this motor, but I think you can upgrade to HEI. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

BTW

to the board.

1970bowtie · 05-08-2007, 11:08 PM

from texas

JAKES 68GMC · 05-09-2007, 04:50 PM

I guess I'll take a crack at this one........

Put the Holley 500 2bbl. on your V6. You will be amazed how much it wakes them up. They won't be any street machine or tire smoker, but it will give it a lot more power and more giddyup. I can't help you as far as the distributor goes. You can convert to HEI by using a Buick 231 distributor, but it requires a little work. You can find more info about the swap and V6's in general at www.6066gmcguy.org. Hope this helps.
Jake

rwgregory · 05-10-2007, 03:36 AM

Welcome from SoCal. As for your ignition the Pertronix setup would be the cheapest and easiest. A better setup would be to swap in an HEI setup from a '79 thru '85 Buick 3.8 even fire V-6. However that would require some minor machine work and a new set of high quality wires. The Holley 2 barrel would help much, and it's fairly easy to do. Also, if you hav'nt done so already split the exhaust to duals with some free flowing mufflers and ditch the single pea-shooter exhaust system.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-10-2007, 03:38 AM

youve got some good info so far so ill just say, WELCOME TO THE BOARD

johnyreb · 05-11-2007, 08:29 PM

Thanks for all the good info.

One more question though, which would you all get, the shiny zinc-coated finish Holley or the Dichromate finish?
Does the shiny zinc-coated finish hold up ok?

Thanks again for all the info.
John

JAKES 68GMC · 05-11-2007, 08:35 PM

I've got the shiny one, the air cleaner covers it up pretty well and you can't see it much. But its been on for over a year now and still looks pretty good. If I wiped it off once in awhile it would look real good.

Anymore questions you have, ask away. We can answer them.

05-08-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Gmc 305e V6 I don't know the answer to your question, but I'm sure someone will soon. Anyway, from Springfield, MO!!! __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

05-08-2007, 10:22 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Gmc 305e V6 I'm not too well versed with this motor, but I think you can upgrade to HEI. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. BTW to the board. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

05-08-2007, 11:08 PM	#4
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: Gmc 305e V6 from texas __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8 Last edited by 1970bowtie; 05-08-2007 at 11:08 PM.

05-09-2007, 04:50 PM	#5
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Gmc 305e V6 I guess I'll take a crack at this one........ Put the Holley 500 2bbl. on your V6. You will be amazed how much it wakes them up. They won't be any street machine or tire smoker, but it will give it a lot more power and more giddyup. I can't help you as far as the distributor goes. You can convert to HEI by using a Buick 231 distributor, but it requires a little work. You can find more info about the swap and V6's in general at www.6066gmcguy.org. Hope this helps. Jake

05-10-2007, 03:36 AM	#6
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Re: Gmc 305e V6 Welcome from SoCal. As for your ignition the Pertronix setup would be the cheapest and easiest. A better setup would be to swap in an HEI setup from a '79 thru '85 Buick 3.8 even fire V-6. However that would require some minor machine work and a new set of high quality wires. The Holley 2 barrel would help much, and it's fairly easy to do. Also, if you hav'nt done so already split the exhaust to duals with some free flowing mufflers and ditch the single pea-shooter exhaust system. __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

05-08-2007, 10:00 PM	#1
johnyreb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 12	Gmc 305e V6 Hi All, This is my first post so please bear with me I am looking to replace the carburetor and distributor. I have learned after lots of reading that the Pertronix Igniter Kit part #1162A and the Flame Thrower 40,000 Volt Coil part # 40001 would be a good choice. Would you all agree with this? Or is there something better? Easier? Cheaper? For the carburetor I am considering the Holley Street 500cfm 2-barrel part # 4412S or the Demon Street Demon 2-Barrel Carburetor 500cfm part #1372210m. What do you think? Or is there something better? Easier? Cheaper? The Stromberg-Bendix Model WW is badly worn and leaks, and I am tired of replacing points, is the reason for the change. Thanks for any help and/or suggestions as to what I should do. John

05-10-2007, 03:38 AM	#7
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Gmc 305e V6 youve got some good info so far so ill just say, WELCOME TO THE BOARD __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-11-2007, 08:29 PM	#8
johnyreb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 12	Re: Gmc 305e V6 Thanks for all the good info. One more question though, which would you all get, the shiny zinc-coated finish Holley or the Dichromate finish? Does the shiny zinc-coated finish hold up ok? Thanks again for all the info. John __________________ 1967 GMC Longbed 305E V6 3 on the tree

05-11-2007, 08:35 PM	#9
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Gmc 305e V6 I've got the shiny one, the air cleaner covers it up pretty well and you can't see it much. But its been on for over a year now and still looks pretty good. If I wiped it off once in awhile it would look real good. Anymore questions you have, ask away. We can answer them.

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