305 Power Upgrades that won't break the bank?

[Edward T Broderick]

I have a 1989 Chevy 1500 Cheyenne with a 305 in it. I would like to know if anyone has power boost ideas without spending a lot of money. It has been swapped with a 1989 Camaro 305 that has a roller cam in it. It also has an aluminum intake with a 350 Tbi that has been ported with a spacer. If anyone has extra ideas they would be much appreciated.

 

[RawbDidIt]

I have a 1989 Chevy 1500 Cheyenne with a 305 in it. I would like to know if anyone has power boost ideas without spending a lot of money. It has been swapped with a 1989 Camaro 305 that has a roller cam in it. It also has an aluminum intake with a 350 Tbi that has been ported with a spacer. If anyone has extra ideas they would be much appreciated.

Do you have emission testing? Removing the cats would let it breathe a lot better, cost you some pipe and a six pack of beer if you know a welder.

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[Edward T Broderick]

Do you have emission testing? Removing the cats would let it breathe a lot better, cost you some pipe and a six pack of beer if you know a welder.

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Oh yeah I forgot to put that I did remove the cat and put a cherry bomb in place

 

[b454rat]

I put a set of headers/Y-pipe on mine, made a huge difference.

 

[Erik the Awful]

Honestly, 350s are dirt cheap right now. I got one for free. Some people really try to talk up 305s, but they simply can't compete with a 350. I've seen people dump tons of cash to get a 305 to where a 350 starts. If you want power, start there. If you're a 305 fan I'm not trying to offend you, so please don't take it that way.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Get a tune, you're probably running rich as hell with 61LB/HR injectors.

 

[98 Nitro]

Was it out of a TPI or TBI engine? If TPI the cam is decent as is, so maybe some 305 vortec heads, vortec carb intake and custom exhaust.

 

[Edward T Broderick]

I put a set of headers/Y-pipe on mine, made a huge difference.

Where did you get the Y pipe setup?

 

[Edward T Broderick]

Honestly, 350s are dirt cheap right now. I got one for free. Some people really try to talk up 305s, but they simply can't compete with a 350. I've seen people dump tons of cash to get a 305 to where a 350 starts. If you want power, start there. If you're a 305 fan I'm not trying to offend you, so please don't take it that way.

No No I totally agree that is the way to go. I've a bunch of these motors parts for it so I decided to just put another one in. After this 305 Though I am upgrading to a bored 30ths over 350 100%.

 

[Edward T Broderick]

Get a tune, you're probably running rich as hell with 61LB/HR injectors.

I'm new to this electric fuel stuff. Where can I get a tune for this truck?