How much horsepower does a stock 1985 Chevy C10 with a 305 5.0 samall block with a four barrel have?

Question

The engine has only 100,000 miles give or take a few. I am getting new headers and mufflers. I want to know how much horsepower i have now so i can get a ball park estament on the power gain

Answer 1

Boy are you barking up the wrong tree. 100,000+ motor in a 23 year old truck and you are trying for more power out of old grand dad. The smogged up 1985 motor was only able to make 190 hp new with 4 bbl rodchester. Please for me drive that old truck carefully and save money to purchase a more modern ride. You know fuel injection electronic controls and saftey features gas tank inside the frame and air bags?

Answer 2

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How much horsepower does a stock 1985 Chevy C10 with a 305 5.0 samall block with a four barrel have?
The engine has only 100,000 miles give or take a few. I am getting new headers and mufflers. I want to know how much horsepower i have now so i can get a ball park estament on the power gain

Answer 3

It probably is about 190Hp factory. It should be easy to do a cam change and that would give you a lot more gain in the Hp dept. And forget about geting a more up to date ride. They suck. All the enviromental crap has been added and it don't help the gas mileage.