Geking

Now that I have 'seen the light' why not save the money on the setup, instead of spending $100 on the block and $500 on the turbos, (twin turbo on a chevy v8 in an S30 is damn hard. (I know datsuns, just not American stuff, I mean why make a V8 that only makes 170ish out of 5L, thats just pathetic...(still cheaper than a crazy L28 build, though))) why not buy a 350, or, an LS? 305s don't come with a 4 bolt main.

Well, seems as though I have some mixed responses, but... Sounds like I need to be bad on the budget. I found a real 350 and a T56 for $300. Herm, thanks for the feed back. And you would still be rid of the 3.9 R200 for something geared lower despite the T56? Heck, I could see how cheap they are selling an LS for... Anyways, thanks for your feed back. And know anyone looking for 305 parts

I had a 'friend' sell me a 305 for $150ish, but he told me it was a 350. After I started tearing the thing apart, I noticed the 5.0L (LB9 setup) on the block. By then, it was too late. So, here is my question. Being a very poor college student, should I finish the 305, have fun with my 78 280Z, or wait and find a 350 block to transfer over the 305 internals (of course I will need to buy new pistons.) Will my 305 being fuel injected with MS, paired with a T56 to a 3.9 R200 be a huge let down and not worth the extra $500 or so to go to a 350? I guess my real question is, how much of a extra kick in the seat is 80 hp in a 280Z, and is it worth it. I know I am going to get a lot of "well, it depends", but if I already knew what side of the fence I was on, I would not be posting this. I guess I am looking for a justification to spending more cash...