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bw4sale · 08-25-2008, 04:58 PM

I hope to really get crankin' on my truck soon. It has a built 305 in it now from one of the previous owners which I'm not real excited about. It's got an eldebrock intake and holley carb. That's about all I know about it. It doesn't run great and it has a funny tick that I haven't been able to track down so I'm going to take it to someone who can figure it out. If it needs a lot of work on it, I'd rather just get something else to put in it. I like the idea of a 6 banger because it's different from all the 350s. I'd love to have a big block but I'm on a stricter budget than that. So, here are the questions...

1) If I go the 6 route, should I look for a 292 or what? I'd like it to be a good driver with a little kick.

2) If I decided to go the 350 route, will the intake match up? I'd rather do something different honestly, but it may be the cheapest route.

Any info appreciated. Thanks.

Jtrux · 08-25-2008, 05:03 PM

If you're on a budget, stick with the sb. Depending on how strick your budget is you can use the crank I know for sure out of the 305 in a 350 block.

**special-K** · 08-25-2008, 08:51 PM

The 250 is kinder on the gas budget and you can get respectable power from them.The 292 will cost more to build and drink gas like a SBC,if not worse.I love the motor,but being truthful.I want a 292 just for giggles.But,it won`t save money.Can`t beat a SBC for cheap.I never liked a 305.They came along too late for me to pay any attention to them.There`s just too many 350s out there to be fooling with a 305,IMO.

Troy Campbell · 08-25-2008, 09:06 PM

Go with the sbc, there are so many options you can choose from. Put you a good 350cid and let it eat!!!!!!

cronkj1967 · 08-25-2008, 09:07 PM

A good 350 is probably the cheap and easy route. My crate engine was $2050 for the 300hp long blk w/ balancer. You should be able to find a good used one for much less. If your 305 is a pre-87 then the intake, carb, accessories, etc.. should tranfer if needed. That is provided that you get a pre-87 350. Good luck with your choice.

sleric77 · 08-25-2008, 10:54 PM

Go with the 350 IMO .

big_al_71 · 08-25-2008, 11:38 PM

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bw4sale · 08-26-2008, 10:52 AM

Man, I would love to have a 400 sb. I don't know though. I thought I had heard as well that you weren't supposed to bore a 400 that much because the walls are already so thin. You might want to check that out.

bw4sale · 08-26-2008, 09:05 PM

Anyone else got any input?

08-25-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	engine options I hope to really get crankin' on my truck soon. It has a built 305 in it now from one of the previous owners which I'm not real excited about. It's got an eldebrock intake and holley carb. That's about all I know about it. It doesn't run great and it has a funny tick that I haven't been able to track down so I'm going to take it to someone who can figure it out. If it needs a lot of work on it, I'd rather just get something else to put in it. I like the idea of a 6 banger because it's different from all the 350s. I'd love to have a big block but I'm on a stricter budget than that. So, here are the questions... 1) If I go the 6 route, should I look for a 292 or what? I'd like it to be a good driver with a little kick. 2) If I decided to go the 350 route, will the intake match up? I'd rather do something different honestly, but it may be the cheapest route. Any info appreciated. Thanks. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

08-25-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: engine options If you're on a budget, stick with the sb. Depending on how strick your budget is you can use the crank I know for sure out of the 305 in a 350 block. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-25-2008, 08:51 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: engine options The 250 is kinder on the gas budget and you can get respectable power from them.The 292 will cost more to build and drink gas like a SBC,if not worse.I love the motor,but being truthful.I want a 292 just for giggles.But,it won`t save money.Can`t beat a SBC for cheap.I never liked a 305.They came along too late for me to pay any attention to them.There`s just too many 350s out there to be fooling with a 305,IMO. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-25-2008, 09:06 PM	#4
Troy Campbell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 22	Re: engine options Go with the sbc, there are so many options you can choose from. Put you a good 350cid and let it eat!!!!!!

08-25-2008, 09:07 PM	#5
cronkj1967 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Columbia, Pa Posts: 21	Re: engine options A good 350 is probably the cheap and easy route. My crate engine was $2050 for the 300hp long blk w/ balancer. You should be able to find a good used one for much less. If your 305 is a pre-87 then the intake, carb, accessories, etc.. should tranfer if needed. That is provided that you get a pre-87 350. Good luck with your choice.

08-25-2008, 10:54 PM	#6
sleric77 1967newheartbeat Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rentz , georgia Posts: 96	Re: engine options Go with the 350 IMO .

08-25-2008, 11:38 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: engine options If you are looking for something different on a budget,, Do I have what you need check it out http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304337 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-26-2008, 10:52 AM	#8
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: engine options Man, I would love to have a 400 sb. I don't know though. I thought I had heard as well that you weren't supposed to bore a 400 that much because the walls are already so thin. You might want to check that out. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

08-26-2008, 09:05 PM	#9
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: engine options Anyone else got any input? __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

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