305 project

fairlanefreddy · 03-04-2009, 09:57 PM

hey, lookin for advice on building a 305 for my '81 shorty 2wd. just got it, complete and running. figured since it's out, might as well create a modest mouse. anyone got anything to say about a stroker kit for this engine? suggested performance parts? i want it to be a strong driver that won't be a yearly build, but i'm not afraid of doin a little work to make it respectable. right now it's stock with a q-jet and bleeding valve covers. thanks for your time.

75K30 · 03-04-2009, 11:54 PM

Welcome to the site;

Probably not gonna find too many fans of the wee-o-five. Ditch that little thing and build a 350 or something with some cubes.
Machine work for this small engine and a larger engine is exactly the same.
Start with a decent engine and make it better. You are spinning your wheels (pun intended) by spending time or money on the 305.

leolkfrm · 03-05-2009, 04:32 AM

^^^75 is right if you have the funds and want great results....However if the funds are limited, pull the oem cam out of it, put a decent one in and the the diff will be satisfactory

bradrhale · 03-05-2009, 06:50 AM

ditto. lose the 305 and upgrade to the 350.

fairlanefreddy · 03-06-2009, 10:42 PM

hey, thanks for the advice guys. not alot of cash drippin from my pockets, and not lookin for an insane powerhouse either...it's not a very big truck. but i'll keep you updated and hope to hear more good advice from everyone. thanks again.

leolkfrm · 03-07-2009, 06:02 AM

Since money is tight do the cam and timing chain, it will give decent results, good luck

03-04-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
fairlanefreddy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	305 project hey, lookin for advice on building a 305 for my '81 shorty 2wd. just got it, complete and running. figured since it's out, might as well create a modest mouse. anyone got anything to say about a stroker kit for this engine? suggested performance parts? i want it to be a strong driver that won't be a yearly build, but i'm not afraid of doin a little work to make it respectable. right now it's stock with a q-jet and bleeding valve covers. thanks for your time.

03-05-2009, 04:32 AM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	^^^75 is right if you have the funds and want great results....However if the funds are limited, pull the oem cam out of it, put a decent one in and the the diff will be satisfactory __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-07-2009, 06:02 AM	#6
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Since money is tight do the cam and timing chain, it will give decent results, good luck __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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03-04-2009, 11:54 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,992	Welcome to the site; Probably not gonna find too many fans of the wee-o-five. Ditch that little thing and build a 350 or something with some cubes. Machine work for this small engine and a larger engine is exactly the same. Start with a decent engine and make it better. You are spinning your wheels (pun intended) by spending time or money on the 305.

03-05-2009, 06:50 AM	#4
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	ditto. lose the 305 and upgrade to the 350.

03-06-2009, 10:42 PM	#5
fairlanefreddy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	hey, thanks for the advice guys. not alot of cash drippin from my pockets, and not lookin for an insane powerhouse either...it's not a very big truck. but i'll keep you updated and hope to hear more good advice from everyone. thanks again.