Im already goin to put a new intake manifold on it but i just need to know if there are any quick tune ups or cheap bolts ons that would increase gasmileage/horsepower thanks
2006-11-15 16:23:19 · 9 answers · asked by aj 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
i'm assuming it has a 350, put a set of 305 heads on it,old trick we use on stock cars,ups your compression,need nothing fancy just a stock set of 305 heads with a valve and guide job.
2006-11-15 16:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by dan k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This engine will run pretty well if you just open up the exhaust, meaning taking off the cat. Dual exhaust with headers will really add a lot to an engine like this. Another great thing is to change out the crappy stock cam to a slightly hotter one. 305s are known for having lousey flat cams. The intake and carb on this car actually aren't that bad for stock street purposes, so you wouldn't really need to change them, and it will most likely idle and run better and more efficiently if you leave them alone, unless you want to rip off both the carb and intake and start over from scratch. You'd have to have them off to change the camshaft anyway, but that's $400 more to spend. HEI ignition that's on it should be fine as it is. They don't have the greatest spark advance curve, but they have lots of power, and can be tuned fairly easily. sounds like a good project car, good luck!
2006-11-16 09:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by sethle99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best choice is to save money trying to up that 305 and drop a 350 in it. If that's not in the cards? Edelebrok intake, upgrade the carb to TBI injection. Add the flowmaster exhuast. Upgrade the ignition system.
2006-11-18 02:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for one gas mileage and horsepower DON'T mix. Save you money you will not make it faster with after market quick fixes
Not unless you change your intake then you need the cam that goes with that. And then you need special head's bigger valve's higher compression ring's. All this stuff fit;s together one or 2 parts will not do much
2006-11-16 00:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by hotrod in 7-11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best things you can do for performabce is changing the intake and carb,followed by the exhaust system.(headers, and free flowing exhaust) The i would up grade the electronics. Have a fun project
2006-11-16 00:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the biggest performance gain feel you can get is from changing your rear gear if your running a three speed trans. run a 3.23 or 3.42, if its a overdrive trans run a 3.73 or 4.10. I would also suggest the lock right rear end kit. its a lot more bang for the buck.
2006-11-16 00:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by mitymouse30024 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a good exhaust system. (upgrade to dual exhaust if it is not already stock)
a good electronic ignition system. (junkyard it from a Camero or another monte.)
high end cam shaft (not exactaly bolt on)
2006-11-16 00:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put in a better exaust system.
2006-11-16 18:31:42 · answer #8 · answered by monkeyman_1441 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN PUT A K&N AIR FILTER AND A TORNATO AND PLATINUM SPARK PLUGS AND HIGH OCTANE GAS
2006-11-17 23:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by Alberto L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋