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Vortec 5000, the 350 was the 5700.
small block heads?
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Vortec 5000, the 350 was the 5700.
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Why not go 350
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It basically comes down to mileage, the 305 seems to have good enough power for my needs (besides towing). This pickup is just a daily driver and I plan on driving it until the end of time. I plan on driving it and doing weekend projects and that starts with getting her running better, and eventually passing emissions. I am all about the underdog motor.
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Nothin wrong with the 305. My dad had a 79 C10 LWB we worked the piss out of. The 305 smoked a little but could haul 2 ton of scrap, or a heapin load of firewood all day long.
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i have a set of 305 H.O heads that ive been trying to get rid of. elgin springs and ferrea valves. had em for a race car that only saw 30 laps.. lame..pm me for more details.
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Must by my awesome mechanical skills, my truck wont pull a greased string out of cats ass. I got that off another forum from a funny old man haha.
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Sure it will. Just get a grease gun and add more grease.
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Haha, are you going to hold onto the cat while I use the grease gun?
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Now I know you been sniffin glue. I won't be holding no cat !!!
Maybe you could just put a big glob of grease on your pinky, and sneak up on him real quick.
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HAHA you sick bastard!
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LMAO, That's not what she said. She said use your thumb next time.
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Somebody there needs to notify all pet owners in your area HAHA!
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Hahaha I was reffering to a human woman in that last statement.
I am probably the pet police around here. I can't stand animal abusers, and no I don't really care for cats, but that doesn't mean its OK for someone to abuse, abondoned or neglect them or any pet for that matter and if I see it being done, you can bet I notify the authorities. Hate to be a snitch, but somethings are just intolerable.
Kinda getting back to topic though. I didn't ask what your situation was on this 305 build? Are you just doing a valve job or looking for heads for an higher mileage 305 short block, or you rebuilding a 305 or what's the situation? I have a feeling you might be barking up the wrong tree all together. If just doing heads, how many miles are on this 305 psitons and rings?
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Anything 96 and up should be a vortec (as far as I know). You will also need the intake for it. Vortec heads are the best bang for your buck hands down. Power and economy. Ditching those swirl port heads is one of the best things you can do IMO.
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true from what I know as well 96 and up was vortec, usually have vortec on the valve covers, and they have a saw blade kinda casting mark on the front of pass head.
I also hear that the tbi heads are good for low end torque, you had 305's and 350's tbi's as well.
Definately need an intake for vortec heads and need an aftermarket one, cheapest I've seen has been around $150 or so.
Now I aint sure, because I never done it but, I think the tbi heads will work with the stock intake if you oblong or elongate the 4 center manifolds bolt holes since they are a different angle then the old style heads.
I also hear that the tbi heads are good for low end torque, you had 305's and 350's tbi's as well.
Definately need an intake for vortec heads and need an aftermarket one, cheapest I've seen has been around $150 or so.
Now I aint sure, because I never done it but, I think the tbi heads will work with the stock intake if you oblong or elongate the 4 center manifolds bolt holes since they are a different angle then the old style heads.
