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Rich_S85SS


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This thread is from a year and a half ago when I did my motor swap but I wanted to keep it documented for all to see so here it is....

Here are a couple of before pics.

The Monte as it sat in January of 2008



The mostly stock 305 that came out


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Ok so the motor is out...



and I started going a little Por15 crazy...



because this is going in soon!  :grin:





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The motor is in the car (late Jan 2008). There is still a lot to do. I have to make a few adjustments too because the headers are sooo close on the passenger side frame rail that I could barely fit a piece of paper through.  Sorry for the slightly blurry picture.



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I didn't beat the daylight so the pictures and videos will have to wait until this weekend. I did snap this poorly lit picture.
I still have to shim the starter, tinker with the choke and do a bit of detail cleaning.



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A few more photos. I seem to take these on gray overcast days.





and the video




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I used this thread to document the installation of my new motor and components. The 305 was only nine years old but the Monte was due for the 350 upgrade it always should have had.
The goodies that went in are as follows:

GM 330hp crate motor
Edelbrock Air Gap RPM Intake
Holley 670 Street Avenger Carb- **Since replaced by an Edelbrock 650 AVS Thunder Series unit
Edelbrock Victor Series Water Pump (thanks Jay)
High Torque Mini Starter
100Amp Powermaster Alternator
MSD Distributor, and Wires
Ready Rad Aluminum Radiator (thanks again Jay)
Holley Fuel Pump
Hooker Competition Series Headers w Jet Hot coating
Pro Torque 12" Converter stall 2200-2800
G-Force Double Hump Crossmember
Flowmaster Super 40 Mufflers
Odds and Ends - Fuel Gauge, Thermostat Housing Etc...

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very nice Rich
good job it looks sweet.

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I remember this thread. Been a while. Hope it still looks as Good Rich!

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Always awesome to revisit old threads and work done from the past, lookin' good!!! Love seeing the progress on things!

Joe

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The motor still looks as good. Thanks for the comments.

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my friend is still running that 305 intake on his car!!!!!

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TURNA wrote:

my friend is still running that 305 intake on his car!!!!!


;)  Glad it is doing well for him!

 



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