Monte Carlo Power

[Freeskier]

So we've got a 79 Monte Carlo with the 305 V8. At the moment it is pretty gutless (read:wont break traction on a dirt road). I was wondering what are some ways of getting the most out of these engines aside from the obvious (freeing up the exhaust etc). On the more drastic side I can think of swapping out for a new crate engine, or supercharging the existing motor, but those would be sometime in the future. Thanks guys

[03ozwhip]

nothing. these motors dont support it very well aside from the obvious mods. for more power do a swap. really, i know you dont wanna hear it, but this is the most logical answer. good luck, i love mine even though the power isnt there.

[Eleanor]

:rofl: Pimping the Mont!

LSx!

[JRSC00LUDE]

If you're going to do up a monte I'm all for it but yeah, buy a super crate motor and swap it man. That'll be the best bang for the buck I think.

[CTSV]

The 305 was not Chev's high in motors. It was made as a smog motor. Everything you want in performance is exactly opposite what this motor has. Bad heads with small valves, long stroke small bore. Just buy a crate motor, get a 4 speed auto 700R? and you are good. If you are lucky, look for an LS version of the small block out of a wreck with fuel injection. Then you will have power and gas mileage.
(think 10 litre/100km with 400 hp on highway of course)

[mark4091]

Yeah 305 isin't really that great. Swap it out.

[Freeskier]

Thats what I thought might be the best choice. Thanks guys