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Strokin a 305/has anyone done it? - 5/16/2008 7:37:08 PM

Roy

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Call me crazy but I've never built a bottom end and I have a set of redone GM 601 Hipo 305 heads and Comp Cams 1.6 roller rockers. I think the combo with an Edelbrock Performer RPM I have and a good Comp cam would do well in my 3rd Gen.
Any input would be appreciated or I could build a 350 bottom end with the GM 601 heads? I think the 335ci stroked 305 would match the 601 heads very well as I'm preping to port and polish them.
Thanks,
Roy

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RE: Strokin a 305/has anyone done it? - 5/23/2008 8:44:22 PM

GRIFF

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There has been alot of discussion about the 350 tpi head on other forums personally I think it is a great head for a 305 but for a 350 the vortec is a much better choice. Stroking a 305 is interesting but you just will not be at where you would be with a 350. It just because the bore is smaller and you can get head to flow more air into a 350 than a 305 all things being equal. To be real straight with you check on http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/login.php I think the guys name is fbird he seams to have good experience with the 305 head.... but I personallly believe when you add every thing up the vortec is more cost efficient for the 350. Good luck

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RE: Strokin a 305/has anyone done it? - 5/24/2008 5:38:49 AM

Roy

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Thanks again Griff, you are correct in that a 350/383 compared to the 305/335 is a far superior combination. New plan: port & polish the 601 heads,install comp 1.6 roller rockers with correct length pushrods and springs to ride on my Edelbrock Performer Cam [will net .448/.472] and Performer RPM intake and run the thing untill I build a 350/383 or it "blows up" This combo should yeild @ 275 hp and Tq and be ok for the time being.

Thank you,

Roy

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