Rebuild My 305 or Swap for Used 350
06-16-2007, 06:02 AM
#31
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do you realize how many of these cars were built? they are worth ****. the only ones worth anything are the rarerest of the rare tha only a few were built. such as the Turbo Trans Ams or some of the Mecham cars. thats it. the rest of them, you're not going to get a "much higher return" on.
06-25-2007, 07:54 PM
#32
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Yeah, I have an '84 Z28 with the L69 305 and I have been debating the same thing for years. She just keeps running (just drove from NY to El Paso, TX with original 100K or 200K mile engine - 5 digit limit???) and I know the day she will need "major internal" work is coming.
The 375hp build up in Engine Masters and Camaro Performers is tempting, but I don't know about the longevity (ability to go 200K miles).
GM crate motors are looking good at 290hp/ 326lb ft for only $1,700 (long block), but I like the concept of keeping my lady original with the 305 in a world of 350's on every block.
BTW - the local machine shops in TX are quoting about $2,200+ to rebuild my 305. NY was quoting about $1,200+. I wish I did it in NY.
The 375hp build up in Engine Masters and Camaro Performers is tempting, but I don't know about the longevity (ability to go 200K miles).
GM crate motors are looking good at 290hp/ 326lb ft for only $1,700 (long block), but I like the concept of keeping my lady original with the 305 in a world of 350's on every block.
BTW - the local machine shops in TX are quoting about $2,200+ to rebuild my 305. NY was quoting about $1,200+. I wish I did it in NY.
07-01-2007, 08:02 PM
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