How can I get more power out of my Chevy 305?

How can I get more power out of my Chevy 305?

Bolt-on Upgrades

1. Replace the exhaust manifold. The stock exhaust manifold of the 305 engine restricts air flow from the engine increasing back pressure.
2. Replace the intake manifold and carburetor.
3. Add cold air induction.
4. Replace the computer chip.

Is the GM 305 a good engine?

The 305 Chevy engine has a lot of potential as a good engine, with a lot of options and customizations that can help to increase overall power. Though it may not compete as well with larger-displacement engines, it can still deliver plenty of power, despite its smaller bore size.

Are all 350 headers the same?

just about any set of headers will fit any sbc. the difference comes in the port sizes. they will all bolt up. chances are you have a set of 1 5/8 long tubes which is probably the absolute most common size headers.

How much horsepower do headers add to a 305?

A 28 HP increase over the stock heads, and the 305 engine now has close to 300 HP. 305 BUILD-UP PART 6.

How much HP can you get out of a Chevy 305?

I completely agree that a 305 can be built to make 450 hp. That’s not too difficult. The engine is limited to smaller heads with 1.94-inch valves because larger 2.02-inch valves won’t clear the cylinder wall.

How much horsepower can I get out of a Chevy 305?

Will Chevy 350 headers fit on a 305?

Registered. 305 & 350 headers do bolt up the same, but for optimum power a 305 may prefer 1 5/8″ headers & a healthier 350 may prefer 1 3/4″ headers.

How much horsepower does a Chevy 305 have?

The Chevy 305 engine refers to the 305 cubic inch V-8 displacement engine, which was developed for use in autos produced between 1976 and 1992. Overall, the engine was not very powerful, reaching only 220 to 230 horsepower at its most powerful.

Can you put a supercharger on 305?

Capable of supporting over 700 hp on the right application, the TorqStorm supercharger was perfectly sized for our modified 305. The kit supplied by TorqStorm included the supercharger (with pulley), mounting bracket, and crank pulley assembly (including the hub-centric spacer).

Are all SBC headers interchangeable?

Are short or long headers better?

Shorty headers aren’t as loud as long tube headers, although they’ll definitely have better sound than your stock manifold. You can choose unequal length headers for better sound, but equal length is the way to go for consistent gains in performance.