This Budget Built Cammed 305 Rips!

[nedaCFilms]

Anyone that trash talks the 305 doesn’t understand that not all 305 engines were created equal. GM actually produced 2 performance 305 versions, the L69 and LB9. The later version LB9 TPI that came with the manual 5-speed tranny got a more radical .430 cam and was factory rated at 230hp which was 5hp more than Ford’s 5.0 liter.
The 305 when properly built makes for a great little well balance “square” engine, which means it has equal bore and stroke. It has a smaller bore compared to Ford’s 302 but it has a longer stroke than the 302. Back in 1989 Motorweek tested a brand new ‘89 low optioned Camaro 1LE stripper with the 230hp 5.0 liter 305 TPI and squeezed a 13.9 out of it.

[thomaslemon]

I always defend the 305. Not everything has to have 500hp. Even if someone has a 383 stroker, you could ask that guy “well why didn’t you get a 454?” and the 454 guy “why didn’t you get a 540?” Etc etc. There’s always gonna be someone faster than you, so just have fun. Looks like you’re doing exactly that sir 😎

[TheBigford]

Cool build. Having fun on the cheep. Runs good. Dial in the carb and even run better. Keep us updated on the build!

[jeffrowlette]

The 305 and 307 Chevrolet engines suffer from the stigma as the Mopar 318.
All excellent engines. A true hotrodder can make them really surprise you 👍

[yooooo]

Sounds good man. Not too obnoxious, just the right tone and volume 🔥

[NotoriousREV]

No one rips on people for building Ford 302s, but for some reason 305s are seen as dogs. For street, and even street/strip motors, a 305 is as good as a 302, the “small” bore doesn’t really start to make itself a problem until you’re into serious numbers.

[superdaveharley]

Thanks brother for this 305 tribute build!! 305's can be a blast!!! Building my 82 z28 305 now

[LeeGuy-jdho]

I had a 30 over 305 with roller cam and ported heads in a 89 Camaro was very dependable and ran purdy good. Everyone who road in it thought it was a 350. Now I have a cammed and heads 4.8 in my Silverado it runs good also

[garycarney]

I don't watch a video very often that makes me smile. This was awesome. Reminds me of being younger, just using what we could afford and having a blast.

[jimbo]

Love it. The 305 is a stand up motor. Had one in my 84 Z28 that thing didn't miss a beat.

[terrycoombs]

I have a built "H" 305 (original motor) in my '86 GMC pickup ... From the bottom up : polished crank, matched rods, bored .060 over with flat tops for 9.75:1, Elgin E-922-P cam (same specs as Summit 1103), 3 angle valve job, Edelbrock Performer EPS port matched to the 416 heads . Got an Edelbrock 1405 on top and long tube headers . Bolted to a moderately built 700R4 with 3.42's and an Eaton style locker coming soon . With the stock 2.73's it will break the back end loose if I stomp it from a dead stop . I'm not sure how many ponies are under the hood now, but it's a whole lot more than the stock 160 with all the smog gear . I'm guessing somewhere around 250 or so but I don't know and really don't care . This is the kind of truck I lusted after when I was a teen in the 60's ...

[jeromewieland]

I put a 280 comp cam in an old 2 barrel 305. Bought a nice edelbrock performer rpm intake and it ran damn good, slow, but it ran damn good for what it was. I can't knock them, i had a blast with it. I spent money on bigger hooker super comp headers and 3 inch exhaust with dynomax race bullet mufflers, had a 2800 stall and 3.73 gears. Everyone thought i put a different engine in it, nope still a 305. I had friends with 5.0 mustangs that had beat me before scared to run me. After adding the gears, exhaust and comverter i did beat a few of them but not by much. I had a blast with that little 305. The lauch out of the hole was enough they could catch me but couldn't pass me. I had too much 305 powaaaa!!!

[MasterWitchDoctor]

I have an '87 Monte Carlo SS I raced in NHRA Stock Eliminator. This is a "stock" L69 rated by Chevrolet at 180 hp. the NHRA corrected horsepower using the S/SS factor is 248 which is dead on wat I got on Carlisle Racings dyno. The '87 L69 used 081 centerbolt heads which are far better than the earlier 416 castings. With nothing more than a multi angle valve job (stock ports), reworked quadrajet carb, .060 bore with flat top pistons (11:1 static compression), and custom ground Crane solid liter cam (with stock lift .403 intake / .415 exhaust) my L69 is making 419 horsepower at 6400 rpm. The NHRA stock classes are bracket racing races and I cant even begin to list all the big blocks and small blocks Ive put on the trailer. My car runs a consistent 11.60s @ 118 mph with an almost stock 305. The only cars I lose to are the K Stock Mopars running 383s. Giving me a tree as a head start only results in my apponant going home because at half track Im already in 4th gear and once my converter is locked my mph keeps climbing. Those who say a 305 is a boat anchor I beg to differ and I have a whole lot of trophys to prove it.

[SpAzZzZz_]

Best years of my life were with a 305 that thing would scratch second so violently, such a visceral experience getting to use all of a car.

[ramoncruz]

305 go for ever....good reliable motor....keep doing what you doing ...good cant believe some guys feelings hurt over this LMFAO😂😂😂😂😂😂

[ppvracing]

My buddy has and 80 Camaro with a 305 in it with a cam and a 200 shot of nitrous on a tire. He pisses off a lot of people on the street lol. Cool build bud

[lewispaine]

Funny, people love the Ford 5.0, (302 ci) but hate on the 305

[Willis-dehx]

I have a built 305 in my 1979 shirt bed .. made 405hp and I love it .. not as fast as my AWD Honda but it still fun as hell .

[anthonypesqueira]

305s with a qjet were very impressive engines.

[danfriesen]

My nephew had a 1988 Firebird Formula with the LB9 TPI 305, 5 speed stick... great running car. It scooted pretty good bone stock and he had plans on 4.10 gears, exhaust etc but he sold it for really good money