a second to the original question of the style of cam?
i want to build up the 305 because as one fella said get a 327 although it is worth more than the malibu....thats the point, i want to create power on the cheap, engine masters has outlined how to build up a 305 to put out 372 horses!!! this doesn't envolve replacing the pistons, merely a top end build up, a cam from comp cams and aftermarket vortech head (not sure of the brand though i could check) and edlebrock performer single plane for the vortech and a 650 demon carb, i was going to go a step farther and bulk up the bottom end with those cupped pistons, look into the posibilty of stroking it although i mightn't, but in particular i wanted to make sure i could use the comp cams "thumpr" i like the power band it claims and they make it for my engine, i just don't want to find out that it isn't a hydraulic lifter set up...yeah smarties no hydraulic with flat tappet (the tappet rides the cam as a lifter to pushrod where a hydraulic has oil as a cushion, so help, 1977 305 chevy code u
Well myself being a fan of odd ball engine build ups for alternatives to the vast amounts of common engines. I would say go for it. only thing i have a problem with is the cam choice that you would like to run. I have ran the cam before in other sbc engines and sbf engines as well. it does make decent power, but the amount of lobe center angle is too much for what you are doing. 107 degrees is crazy. the grand pappy of cams had once said if you need more then 108 degrees then the cam is too big. Also note that this is a hydraulic retrofit roller cam. which means adjustable rockers and good pushrods, spring change as well. I personally like the stroker kit i got from speed o motive that took my 305 to a 340. zero decked the block and used the small 58cc chamber heads ported. made good compression on it. then used the comp cams magnum 280hr factory roller cam, since i had a factory roller cam engine. checked for piston to valve clearence and didn't have to change anything. havent had it on a dyno or drag strip as of yet, but it does make some good torque and lots of noise when opened up. this is the link for that type of kit. http://www.speedomotive.com/ps-26-8-305-to-340-cid-stroker-crank-kit.aspx good luck with your choices on what you want to do with it. Just remember to match everything to everything that you buy for your build up.
 |
 16DARK BROWN OIL black seat BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $410.98 Time Remaining: 8h 48m Buy It Now for only: $410.98 |
 17DARK BROWN OIL black seat BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $410.98 Time Remaining: 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $410.98 |
 GIRAFFE Print Cowhide Light Oil BridleBreast Collar Reins Set NEW Horse Tack $79.99 Time Remaining: 19h 30m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 ZEBRA Print Hair On Light Oil Bridle Breast Collar Set NEW Horse Tack $79.99 Time Remaining: 19h 42m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Showman MEDIUM OIL STAR HAIRON Western SHOW Horse Headstall COLLAR 3pc TACK SET $82.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 49m |
 Western Horse Trail Lt Oil Tooled Wave HeadstallReins BCSet Free Ship $74.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 7m |
 Light Oil Zebra Print Inlay Bridle Breastcollar and Reins Set NEW Horse Tack $59.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 15m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Light Oil Square Cross Concho Bridle Breastcollar and Reins Set NEW Horse Tack $59.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 50m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Medium Oil Acorn Tooled Bridle Breastcollar and Reins Set NEW Horse Tack $64.50 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 9m Buy It Now for only: $64.50 |
 15 Western lt oil Leather Training Trail Horse Saddle 4pc set $379.00 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 35m Buy It Now for only: $379.00 |
 Showman LITE OIL PINK ZEBRA Bling Western SHOW Horse Headstall 3pc TACK SET $105.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 4m Buy It Now for only: $105.00 |
 New 16 Premium Leather Western Treeless Horse Saddle Tack Set Medium Oil $499.99 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 26m Buy It Now for only: $499.99 |
 Western Horse Trail Lt Oil Tooled Wave HeadstallReins BCSet Free Ship $74.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 5m |
 Light Oil Western Leather Bridle Set w Bucking Horse C $54.99 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 20m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 Horse Back Rear Girth Flank Cinch Roper 3 Piece Set Medium Oil Latigo Leather $39.00 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 15m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Horse Back Rear Girth Flank Cinch Roper 3 Piece Set Medium Oil Latigo Leather $39.00 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 17m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 16 DARK OIL BLUE Western PLEASURE SHOW horse SADDLE BARREL SHOWMAN TACK SET $425.98 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $425.98 |
 16 Show Western Trail Horse Saddle Med Oil BLING PURPLE Headstall SET $424.00 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 43m Buy It Now for only: $424.00 |
 15 Show Western Trail Horse Saddle Med Oil BLING PURPLE Headstall SET $424.00 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 44m Buy It Now for only: $424.00 |
 10DARK OIL PURPLE BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar reins set $245.98 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $245.98 |
 10DARK OIL PINK BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar reins STAR set $245.98 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $245.98 |
 Western Horse Trail Lt Oil Tooled Wave HeadstallReins BCSet Free Ship $74.99 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 43m |
 Light Oil Cowhide Covered Bridle Breastcollar and Reins Set NEW Horse Tack $59.99 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 25m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 Three Piece Dark Oil One Ear Bridle Set w Breast Harness Horse Tack Equine $99.95 Time Remaining: 7d 5h 30m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 Three Piece Light Oil One Ear Bridle Set w Breast Harness Horse Tack Equine $99.95 Time Remaining: 7d 6h 12m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 10DARK OIL BLUE BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar reins STAR set $245.98 Time Remaining: 7d 10h 11m Buy It Now for only: $245.98 |
 10DARK OIL GREEN BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar rein STAR set $245.98 Time Remaining: 7d 10h 53m Buy It Now for only: $245.98 |
 12DARK OIL GREEN BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar rein STAR set $265.98 Time Remaining: 7d 11h 25m Buy It Now for only: $265.98 |
 Seconds Dark Oil Futurity Bow Bridle Set w Breast Harness Horse Tack Equine $65.00 Time Remaining: 8d 6h 25m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 12DARK OIL PINK BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar reins STAR set $265.98 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 13m Buy It Now for only: $265.98 |
 14DARK OIL PINK BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar reins STAR set $285.98 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 15m Buy It Now for only: $285.98 |
 12DARK OIL PURPLE BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar reins set $265.98 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 11m Buy It Now for only: $265.98 |
 12DARK OIL BLUE BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE headstall collar reins STAR set $265.98 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 16m Buy It Now for only: $265.98 |
 Showman MEDIUM OIL STAR HAIRON Western SHOW Horse Headstall COLLAR 3pc TACK SET $109.00 Time Remaining: 9d 9h 23m Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 16 DARK OIL BLUE Western PLEASURE SHOW horse SADDLE BARREL SHOWMAN TACK SET $425.98 Time Remaining: 10d 8h 58m Buy It Now for only: $425.98 |
 17DARK BROWN OIL blue BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $425.98 Time Remaining: 10d 9h 23m Buy It Now for only: $425.98 |
 17DARK BROWN OIL PURPLE BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $410.98 Time Remaining: 10d 9h 25m Buy It Now for only: $410.98 |
 Three Piece Dark Oil Futurity Bow Bridle Set w Breast Harness Horse Tack Equine $99.95 Time Remaining: 10d 11h 14m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 16LITE OIL GREEN BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE SET $375.98 Time Remaining: 11d 8h 44m Buy It Now for only: $375.98 |
 16LITE GREEN OIL BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE SET $325.98 Time Remaining: 11d 8h 55m Buy It Now for only: $325.98 |
 17DARK OIL PURPLE BLING Western SHOW horse SADDLE SET $345.98 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 55m Buy It Now for only: $345.98 |
 New Dark Oil Horse Show Set Silver Headstall Reins V Brow $54.99 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 24m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 New Dark Oil Leather SILVER Horse Show Set Headstall Breastcollar Reins $69.99 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 24m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 LITE OIL FLOWER CONCHO STUD WESTERN HORSE SHOW HEADSTALL BREAST COLLAR REINS SET $62.98 Time Remaining: 12d 8h 32m Buy It Now for only: $62.98 |
 16 LITE OIL Western TRAIL ROUGH OUT SHOW horse SADDLE FREE HEADSTALL COLLAR SET $325.98 Time Remaining: 13d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $325.98 |
 NEW LIGHT OIL HORSE SIZE HEADSTALL AND BREAST COLLAR SET $56.00 Time Remaining: 14d 7h 58m Buy It Now for only: $56.00 |
 12 Brown Lt oil Show kid Western Barrel Racer Pony Mini Horse Trail Saddle SET $264.00 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 19m Buy It Now for only: $264.00 |
 10 Brown Lt oil Show kid Western Barrel Racer Pony Mini Horse Trail Saddle SET $264.00 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 20m Buy It Now for only: $264.00 |
 10 Tan Lt oil Show kid Western Barrel Racer Pony Mini Horse Trail Saddle SET $264.00 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 24m Buy It Now for only: $264.00 |
 12 Tan Lt oil Show kid Western Barrel Racer Pony Mini Horse Trail Saddle SET $264.00 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 55m Buy It Now for only: $264.00 |
 17 LITE OIL Western TRAIL ROUGH OUT SHOW horse SADDLE FREE HEADSTALL COLLAR SET $325.98 Time Remaining: 17d 9h 56m Buy It Now for only: $325.98 |
 16 MEDIUM OIL WESTERN horse REINER FULLY TOOLED SADDLE TRAIL SHOW 4PC SET $365.98 Time Remaining: 19d 10h 12m Buy It Now for only: $365.98 |
 13 BILLY WESTERN LITE OIL BLACK horse PONY SADDLE TRAIL TOOLED SHOW 4PC SET $285.98 Time Remaining: 19d 10h 22m Buy It Now for only: $285.98 |
 15DARK BROWN OIL black seat BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $410.98 Time Remaining: 19d 11h 1m Buy It Now for only: $410.98 |
 16DARK BROWN OIL PURPLE BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $410.98 Time Remaining: 19d 11h 1m Buy It Now for only: $410.98 |
 Royal King Silver Futurity Knot Light Oil Bosal Set w Mecate Horse Tack Equine $125.00 Time Remaining: 20d 5h 54m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Showman LITE OIL PINK Bling Western SHOW Horse Headstall 3pc TACK SET SHILOH $129.00 Time Remaining: 20d 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Oiled Leather Rifle Gun Scabbard Case Saddle Bags Set Hunting Horse Riding $82.95 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 27m Buy It Now for only: $82.95 |
 12 BILLY WESTERN LITE OIL BLACK horse PONY SADDLE TRAIL TOOLED SHOW 4PC SET $285.98 Time Remaining: 21d 9h 31m Buy It Now for only: $285.98 |
 Light Oil Blue Crystal Bridle Reins Set Leather Western Trail Horse Show NEW $59.95 Time Remaining: 24d 7h 55m Buy It Now for only: $59.95 |
 16DARK BROWN OIL PINK BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $425.98 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 44m Buy It Now for only: $425.98 |
 17DARK BROWN OIL PINK BARREL Western SHOW BLING CRYSTAL horse SADDLE SET $425.98 Time Remaining: 24d 12h 20m Buy It Now for only: $425.98 |
 Medium Oil Horse Leather Halter Bridle Reins Combo Set Excellent Quality $55.44 Time Remaining: 28d 10h 48m Buy It Now for only: $55.44 |