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Old 02-02-2006, 06:03 PM   #12
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Re: engine swap? 305 for 350

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Originally Posted by Cyrix_2k
The 200-4R should be fine with a little work. The Turbo Regal's and GNX's used a performance version of it without trouble.

If you don't know what you're doing, you might as well skip the engine swap IMO and just beef up the 305. Contrary to popular belief, with a little work, that's one heck of a motor and should be able to blow away a 350 TBI with bolt-ons.

Also, if you want to accelerate faster, get lower gears. They help ALOT. I recommend 3:23's to 3:73's depending on how much you care about top speed and gas milage. Be sure to get the B&M WOT OD kit while you're at it.
Well the 305 im running leaks oil and smokes and its my transportation so I dont have the time to take it out and rebuild it. I think replacing it is a better option. If im already going to replace the engine why not throw a 350 in there? its not that much more expensive... I have a friend that does alot of work on cars and he says he'll help me put it in. I just dont want to run into any suprises that stop me from getting the car going and i dont want to make it a huge burden for him trying to figure out all this junk that doesnt fit/work right when it comes time to do the job.
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