Repairing 305 vs. new Goodwrench 350

[woodyjim]

I recently swapped my 305 for a 290HP 350 crate motor in my '84. I have to say I'm pretty pleased with it. I went to the parts counter at a local GM dealership for mine. It's true that Summit and some on-line sites are cheaper, but most want a core returned. I got mine 3 days after I placed the order, no shipping and no core. (They even set it in my truck bed for me). Tax and all around $1900.00. Only thing that didn't seem to be a perfect swap was the damper. It fit fine but the timing mark was in the wrong place. Nothing a TDC guage and a chalk mark won't fix!
Good Luck! Jim