Very intersting read on the 305
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Very intersting read on the 305
Definitely a good read, very interesting and it gives me hope for trying to build up my little 305. The basic point the writer is trying to show is that the 305 is actually pretty kickass. Also goes into modifying it too.
Hope ya guys enjoy it
Hope ya guys enjoy it
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
The article is well intended but is riddled with flaws. It is evident that the author never actually performed half of the mods he speaks of. If you follow his lead, you will be incredibly disappointed when your car turns into a disaster. Not to mention the numerous theoretical fallacies found throughout the article.
There is really only one place to go to gain inspiration for your 305 TBI and that is here. Read posts by Dewey, JProvost, kdrolt, and most importantly Fast355. These are the real modders of LO3’s and you will learn more in one of their posts than you will in that entire article.
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
WOW....that sucks because I just spent like all morning reading it ![idiot](https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/images/smilies/idiot.gif)
At least i now know of the possibility of swapping my air filter for a dual snorkel and getting some cold air
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At least i now know of the possibility of swapping my air filter for a dual snorkel and getting some cold air
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
Ahhhh not again! This article is like a zombie, you can't kill it.
The article is well intended but is riddled with flaws. It is evident that the author never actually performed half of the mods he speaks of. If you follow his lead, you will be incredibly disappointed when your car turns into a disaster. Not to mention the numerous theoretical fallacies found throughout the article.
There is really only one place to go to gain inspiration for your 305 TBI and that is here. Read posts by Dewey, JProvost, kdrolt, and most importantly Fast355. These are the real modders of LO3’s and you will learn more in one of their posts than you will in that entire article.
The article is well intended but is riddled with flaws. It is evident that the author never actually performed half of the mods he speaks of. If you follow his lead, you will be incredibly disappointed when your car turns into a disaster. Not to mention the numerous theoretical fallacies found throughout the article.
There is really only one place to go to gain inspiration for your 305 TBI and that is here. Read posts by Dewey, JProvost, kdrolt, and most importantly Fast355. These are the real modders of LO3’s and you will learn more in one of their posts than you will in that entire article.
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
Yeah, I fell for that article too! I think the guy who wrote that is a banned user on this site. Yikes!!
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
Yup, that is Black Echo, he was banned a long time ago. One of the biggest Internet loudmouths you'd ever want to meet. He was convinced the LO3 was the dominent motor of the Thirdgen cars and made posts about swapping TPI motors out for LO3's. He was a genuine idiot
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
It's too bad the link no longer works though. There was still some good information in there.
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I wonder if it's related to the page I found touting the benifits of TBI over any other induction system (mostly corb and TPI) that was also filled with contradictory info.
Like when he said that the TPI intake was limited by it's 48mm TB that was expensive to upgrade but then tried to claim the much smaller TBI TB didnt suffer from the same fault, despite the TBI's added problem of the injectors directly in the air stream.
The main advantage the TBI systems have over TPI is that with a simple adaptor the TBI can use just about any factory or aftermarket intake.
Like when he said that the TPI intake was limited by it's 48mm TB that was expensive to upgrade but then tried to claim the much smaller TBI TB didnt suffer from the same fault, despite the TBI's added problem of the injectors directly in the air stream.
The main advantage the TBI systems have over TPI is that with a simple adaptor the TBI can use just about any factory or aftermarket intake.
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
In my opinion, the LO3 was the greated base engine ever put in a GM vehicle
Very effcient (30+ mpg HW)
Common parts
Excellent longevity (dozens of this forum are +200k)
Cheap and easy to upkeep
Minor mods can be swapped with any other SBC
Low power is good for insurance
For a first V8, or just a daily driver they fit the bill perfectly. From a perfomance standpoint, they fall short
Very effcient (30+ mpg HW)
Common parts
Excellent longevity (dozens of this forum are +200k)
Cheap and easy to upkeep
Minor mods can be swapped with any other SBC
Low power is good for insurance
For a first V8, or just a daily driver they fit the bill perfectly. From a perfomance standpoint, they fall short
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Re: Very intersting read on the 305
In my opinion, the LO3 was the greated base engine ever put in a GM vehicle
Very effcient (30+ mpg HW)
Common parts
Excellent longevity (dozens of this forum are +200k)
Cheap and easy to upkeep
Minor mods can be swapped with any other SBC
Low power is good for insurance
For a first V8, or just a daily driver they fit the bill perfectly. From a perfomance standpoint, they fall short
Very effcient (30+ mpg HW)
Common parts
Excellent longevity (dozens of this forum are +200k)
Cheap and easy to upkeep
Minor mods can be swapped with any other SBC
Low power is good for insurance
For a first V8, or just a daily driver they fit the bill perfectly. From a perfomance standpoint, they fall short
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