Dollar for Horsepower: 305 Chevy vs. 302 Ford - Engine Power S11, E9

The TIMELESS debate is on.

Ford vs. Chevy.

We start with a stock 305 Chevy and a 302 Ford. After an initial baseline, we see how they stack up against each other with the same mild upgrades. We find out, dollar for horsepower, who comes out on top.

PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE

Comp Cams: Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam & Lifter Kit Chevrolet Small Block

Edelbrock: AVS2 CFM Carburetor

Edelbrock: Torker II 302 Intake Manifold Small-Block Ford

Edelbrock: Torker II Intake Manifold Small-Block Chevy

Edelbrock: VRS-4150 Carburetor 850 CFM

FiTech: FiTech Go Spark Bracket

FiTech: FiTech Go Spark Ceramic Spark Plug Wire Kit 90022

FiTech: FiTech Go Spark Ceramic Spark Plug Wire Kit 90023

FiTech: FiTech Go Spark Coil

FiTech: FiTech Go Spark Distributor Chevy V-8

FiTech: FiTech Go Spark Distributor Ford 302

Summit Racing: COMP Cams High Energy Hydraulic Roller Lifters

Summit Racing: COMP Cams Magnum Pushrods

Summit Racing: COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Retrofit Camshaft

Summit Racing: Moroso Heavy-Duty Stud Mount Valve Spring Compressor

Summit Racing: Summit Racing Cam Button

Summit Racing: Summit Racing True Roller Timing Set

Summit Racing: Summit Racing True Roller Timing Set

Summit Racing: Trick Flow by PAC Racing Single Valve Springs (1.244 in)

Summit Racing: Trick Flow by PAC Racing Single Valve Springs (1.476 in)

Summit Racing: Trick Flow Chromoly Pushrods

[BA-pzlo]

Rest in peace Joe Elmore. I grew up watching him on TV

[jburnham]

Before Youtube, us car kids and guys had Power Block on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Joe was one of the most iconic hosts and no doubt, a favorite to all. Godspeed Joe.

[baby-sharkgto]

I had no idea Joe was as old as he was, I thought he was 20 years younger!! I really enjoyed watching him every Saturday, Joe is a big reason I’m a horsepower addict!! RIP Mr. Elmore

[FloatinPossumHoller]

Man his voice is all it takes and I'm right back watching powerblock tv on my parents living room couch. What an icon to automotive culture. Rip Joe

[snickelfritz]

RIP Joe Elmore. He was such an iconic voice of my younger years and I appreciate all that he taught me about cars.

[daryljoseph]

Growing up in the 90's would have been very different if I wasn't able to watch Joe Elmore and Stacey David on Saturday and Sunday morning. R.I.P. Joe. Thank you for everything.

[cemeteryhill]

RIP Joe.
As was the case with most of us here, I grew up watching him.
Thanks for the ride Joe.

[webrbio]

"If it burns gasoline we like it." Count me in boys!

[mattkruk]

RIP Joe. I’m almost 40 and I’m starting to see parts of my childhood slip away. You don’t realize how cool or special some of them are until they are gone. Many a Sunday mornings after my paper route were spent watching this show with my dad. Condolences to his family at home and the network.

[comndo]

Great show guys. 302 is one of my fav engines. Rest in Peace Joe.. lots of Saturday mornings were spent watching him.

[tonem]

Damn, this Crushed me. I grew up, watching Joe. All through Highschool, the Saturday morning afternoon Fridays game, if Wake up super sore and banged up, and there was nothing more exciting than watching Joe put an engine a project together. I'd watching while eating breakfast. Great memories. Wow. May he continue making great rides in Heaven 🕊️🙏🏾🫡🤙🏾

[pastorb]

Wow, I can't believe it. That iconic smile and voice and the decades of knowledge are gone for now. Thanks Joe for the years of entertainment and instruction. You'll be deeply missed, brother.

[calvinsplan]

I started watching because of Joe back in the 80's on TNN. I'm going to miss you Joe, RIP. PS. Best quote I think was
" I'm happier than a woodpecker In a lumber yard" !

[goodtalker]

I'm 62 years old. When I graduated high school, I bought a 1967 Camaro SS with a Muncie and a 327. I rebuilt the engine, blue printed it, added better headers, bigger carb and intake and a big ass manifold. Loved it! When my grandmother stopped driving, she gave me her 1967 Mustang coup with a 289. I did basically the same stuff to that car as I had done to the Camaro and then gave the car to my younger brother. I hate to say, but that damn Mustang walked away from that Camaro! I swear, my brother told me sometimes he would rev than damn thing to over 7, 000 rpms! Those were the good old and gasoline, carbs and grease!

[thunderray]

Wow, both of those are fabulous engines!! I love how smooth the SBF 302 ran before you guys did the modifications! That was definitely a very well-maintained motor!

[wjoldham]

omg i did not expect that ending...man joe was a legend...many weekend morning spent watching the power block ...he will be dearly missed RIP

[Chad-xn]

R.I.P. Joe! The news of your death put a lump in my throat. Thank you for being a part of my childhood. I'm now grown up with kids and started watching Joe when I was a kid. He really seemed like a genuine, happy sincere guy. I pray he had faith 🙏

[kellymorris]

I absolutely love these kinds of videos. Rebuilding/rescuing old motors and showing the results. Fantastic work.

I am sorry that Joe passed away. His unique voice and character will be missed.

[noskatehate]

Loved the tribute to Joe at the end, RIP to the man who helped get me into cars when I was a kid in the 90s.

[bikewithchris]

Great episode, wasn't expecting to get a little choked up at the end but growing up watching Joe on TV every Saturday it's to be expected. See you in the Kingdom Joe. :)