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gennaro · 10-24-2011, 01:30 PM

I have an 88 Vandura with a 305 and a700r4 tranny. Im trying to figure out which engine it is.... ie horsepower and model. Im thinking of dropping it in my 60 canadian pontiac. Can anybode give me an idea where i can find out a little more on that engne . thx

Dobok · 10-24-2011, 06:34 PM

That is a terrible motor to want to keep,let alone put it in something nice. It is a 350 wannabe !!! Put in a nice 350 with a rv cam, etc 300 plus horses and you will be alot happier.There was a 305 that was in a camaro that was built a little bit years ago but it couldn''''''t stand up to anything compared to the 350 itself.the 305 is a DOG>

ironroad9c1 · 10-25-2011, 11:06 AM

flat tappet maybe 140 hp on its best day, AKA boat anchor. find a good roller 350 from a 87 up camaro or caprice.

onequickchevy · 10-25-2011, 11:24 AM

It is definitely not a horsepower giant, but that doesn't mean it's junk. If it runs good, and the transmission shifts good, I would drop it in for sure. A nice set of duals and you'v got yourself a fine cruiser. If you feel froggy, slip in a 260 grind cam, an aluminum intake and a holley 600, and it might suprise you, and others. After all, it is still a small block chevy, not the best choice from the selection, but far from the worst for sure. I would roll it for sure.

10-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#1
gennaro Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 6	88 vandura engine ID I have an 88 Vandura with a 305 and a700r4 tranny. Im trying to figure out which engine it is.... ie horsepower and model. Im thinking of dropping it in my 60 canadian pontiac. Can anybode give me an idea where i can find out a little more on that engne . thx

10-24-2011, 06:34 PM	#2
Dobok Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St.Andrews,Manitoba, Canada Posts: 276	Re: 88 vandura engine ID That is a terrible motor to want to keep,let alone put it in something nice. It is a 350 wannabe !!! Put in a nice 350 with a rv cam, etc 300 plus horses and you will be alot happier.There was a 305 that was in a camaro that was built a little bit years ago but it couldn''''''t stand up to anything compared to the 350 itself.the 305 is a DOG> Last edited by Dobok; 10-24-2011 at 06:38 PM. Reason: wasnt finished

10-25-2011, 11:06 AM	#3
ironroad9c1 Master Hater Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Temple,Tx. Posts: 402	Re: 88 vandura engine ID flat tappet maybe 140 hp on its best day, AKA boat anchor. find a good roller 350 from a 87 up camaro or caprice. __________________ 1997 C1500 ECSB 4.3/NV3500 8.5 3.42 "This evening, all of you bleeding hearts... why don't just go ahead and hug yourself for the next 20 minutes or so, because there's a really good chance you're gonna be offended".- Captain Owen Honors

10-25-2011, 11:24 AM	#4
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: 88 vandura engine ID It is definitely not a horsepower giant, but that doesn't mean it's junk. If it runs good, and the transmission shifts good, I would drop it in for sure. A nice set of duals and you'v got yourself a fine cruiser. If you feel froggy, slip in a 260 grind cam, an aluminum intake and a holley 600, and it might suprise you, and others. After all, it is still a small block chevy, not the best choice from the selection, but far from the worst for sure. I would roll it for sure. __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.



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