what to do? add on or new engine?

Cmatt1605 · 06-04-2012, 12:20 AM

hey guys i wanted to post a poll on here and see what you all think. I am wanting a bit more power out of my camaro, and have narrowed it down to 3 different choices. I already have a 305 with aftermarket intake, ignition, carb, cam, and headers. I am not looking for any crazy power numbers, just something i can depend on and have some decent power when i wanna play (350-400hp). this is mostly going to be just a fun car to cruse around in and every once in a while take it to the strip to play. i would like to spend as little as possable and at the same time get good results. so here is my question, throw a set of heads on my 305 and get around 350-360 hp for around $1000, buy a 383 stroker crate engine for around $3,300. or get an LS1 engine/trans combo (was told i can get one of these for around $2,500-$3,000 used). what do you guys think?

add on for 305
383 stroker
LS1 engine and trans

ShawnBoyMoody · 06-04-2012, 12:22 AM

LS swap.

blubyu87gt · 06-04-2012, 12:41 AM

B18c swap.

Cmatt1605 · 06-04-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blubyu87gt

B18c swap.

oh yeah! and a nice fart can on the back too! OH and a huge "JDM" tow hook too!

chrisheltra · 06-04-2012, 07:06 AM

5hp B&S

1BAD4DR · 06-04-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisheltra

5hp B&S

LIKE!

Bradleyrj · 06-04-2012, 07:26 AM

LS Juan!

MonteC · 06-04-2012, 07:33 AM

Spending 1000 bucks on a 305 would be like head butting a knife.

1iron · 06-04-2012, 08:43 AM

BBC

ForceFed4g63 · 06-04-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

5hp B&S

x2

Didn't see this one the poll for some reason.

schardbody · 06-04-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Spending 1000 bucks on a 305 would be like head butting a knife.

I agree!!!!

I also think your HP numbers are way off. You might be at 300whp with a h/c/I 305. A bolt on ls1 will make 350whp but cost too much, cam it to make 400+ or stay 1st Gen SBC.

You might get the ls swap for $2500ish but double that to get it in the car.

Grab a 350 build it for under $2k and make 350+whp and swap it in an hour.

BigdaddyDupree · 06-04-2012, 09:10 AM

i dont have 5k in my swap

chrisheltra · 06-04-2012, 09:15 AM

slowgreen99 · 06-04-2012, 09:56 AM

6.0 with a cam and Ray ported heads. And be done. Or go SBF.

bwelch · 06-04-2012, 10:15 AM

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/fo...ad.php?t=11956

refer to post #2.

schardbody · 06-04-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

i dont have 5k in my swap

Little bit of exaggeration but the point is it cost a good bit more to get it in a car and running.

ShawnBoyMoody · 06-04-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by schardbody

Little bit of exaggeration but the point is it cost a good bit more to get it in a car and running.

I keep all my invoices in my drawer at work Ive spent right at 3500 on my swap. Your results may vary. I was gifted the 5.3 so add 350 bucks for a junkyard mota. It can be done cheap if you wait on deals..... this includes the tubular k member and high dollar drive shaft.

chrisheltra · 06-04-2012, 11:39 AM

You guys dont want to see what I have in my pos mod motor.

ShawnBoyMoody · 06-04-2012, 01:38 PM

Yes we do.

03SVTCOBRA · 06-04-2012, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

You guys dont want to see what I have in my pos mod motor.

I have a pretty good idea lol

View Poll Results: add on or new engine?
add onto 305	1	4.76%
383 stroker crate engine	1	4.76%
used LS1 engine and trans	19	90.48%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

06-04-2012, 12:20 AM	#1
Cmatt1605 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 29	what to do? add on or new engine? hey guys i wanted to post a poll on here and see what you all think. I am wanting a bit more power out of my camaro, and have narrowed it down to 3 different choices. I already have a 305 with aftermarket intake, ignition, carb, cam, and headers. I am not looking for any crazy power numbers, just something i can depend on and have some decent power when i wanna play (350-400hp). this is mostly going to be just a fun car to cruse around in and every once in a while take it to the strip to play. i would like to spend as little as possable and at the same time get good results. so here is my question, throw a set of heads on my 305 and get around 350-360 hp for around $1000, buy a 383 stroker crate engine for around $3,300. or get an LS1 engine/trans combo (was told i can get one of these for around $2,500-$3,000 used). what do you guys think? add on for 305 383 stroker LS1 engine and trans

06-04-2012, 12:41 AM	#3
blubyu87gt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 904	B18c swap. __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. The reason I swear so much is because, fuck you.

06-04-2012, 07:06 AM	#5
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	5hp B&S __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

06-04-2012, 07:26 AM	#7
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	LS Juan! __________________

06-04-2012, 12:22 AM	#2
ShawnBoyMoody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the lab.... Posts: 8,159	LS swap. __________________ The Krusty Koupe "Luck favors the oblivious, and boy am I lucky!"

06-04-2012, 07:33 AM	#8
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Spending 1000 bucks on a 305 would be like head butting a knife. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

06-04-2012, 08:43 AM	#9
1iron Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,014	BBC

06-04-2012, 09:10 AM	#12
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	i dont have 5k in my swap __________________ . What you wanna do?

06-04-2012, 09:15 AM	#13
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	__________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

06-04-2012, 09:56 AM	#14
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	6.0 with a cam and Ray ported heads. And be done. Or go SBF. __________________ M.R.E. Bad Bob Motorsports

06-04-2012, 10:15 AM	#15
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/fo...ad.php?t=11956 refer to post #2. __________________

06-04-2012, 11:39 AM	#18
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	You guys dont want to see what I have in my pos mod motor. __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

06-04-2012, 01:38 PM	#19
ShawnBoyMoody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the lab.... Posts: 8,159	Yes we do. __________________ The Krusty Koupe "Luck favors the oblivious, and boy am I lucky!"