ok, i have a 1981 chevy c10 with a 5.0 305 v8. now what i need some advice on rebuilding the engine and i want to put a better cam, valves, intake, ect. and i need some good ideas on where to get some good namebrand QUALITY parts. i want a little more power than just stock but with keeping the same size engine. so if anyone has some tips/tricks to squeeze out a little more power please post to help me out. thanks : )

 

well that depends on a lot of stuff, how are you using the truck? what are you wanting to spend? how mechanicaly inclined are you? and how much time do you want to put into it?

you will have to excuse me here, I was reciently turned onto the LS motors. here in my zip code I can pick up a 5.3 or a 6.0 for under $1500. that is what the machine shop charged me to prep the block, and order the kit for my 327 that is now a boat anchor. if you are going to restore the ol girl, like my son (1982 shortbed, we found a nearly perfict step side to put on it) put a LS series in it. more power, beter throttle responce, and better millage, all in one package. When I start the conversion on my '97 it will be posted on this forum

 

navy? I am assuming that you are active duty? I served '80 to '84 onboard the KittyHawk, Nimitz, and the America, I have been arround the world litterally!!!!

 

Hmmm, 81 305 huh? Short wheel base? Well, ok first things first, how are you going to use the car? Now, I d recommend removing the 305, selling it and buying a Oldsmobile 403 to put in there. Just an idea!

 

well i plan on using it as an everyday driver that i can have fun in on the weekends. im somewhat mechanically inclined but i also have ALOT of friends who are more in depth than me. so skills aren't really an issue. i want it to be a good project and money is not that big of a deal for me because i have a good set salary and almost no bills. thanks for the help and the advice. keep it coming.

 

yes im a Navy man. active duty currently stationed in il. going through my school but kind of stuck in oklahoma city trying to heal after a bad rollover accident. my current roommate was actually stationed on the KittyHawk. small world huh?