engine question

EJB40 · 07-11-2009, 01:10 PM

im new to the site and have been doing alot of reading about buying a car done, instead of building one great. The question i have is i see alot of 305,307, i never new these enginges could be buit for drag racing, mind u im not trying to break records iwant a relible consistant car, any help on the engine specs would helpme understand them alittle better thanks awsome site

treessavoy · 07-11-2009, 02:20 PM

www.nhra.com/competition/classification.aspx

Find the car and year and it will show all engines legal for the combination, it will tell you the factory hp and the nhra re-factored hp for both stock and super stock.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 07-14-2009, 05:33 PM

One advantage to 305 307 etc cores are cheap.
Mike Taylor 3601

Dragsinger · 07-14-2009, 05:40 PM

another consideration, the smaller the engine, the less efficient the heads & intake, the more the combination will be affected by changing conditions.

EJB40 · 07-14-2009, 06:06 PM

thank you for the help

gmonde · 07-14-2009, 06:18 PM

there are pros and cons to all combonations,it depends on what make and model you like ,,,or maybe you dont mind what it is ,if thats the case the chevys come to mind,there are alot of these cars that run and the wealth of info is end less,how fast do you want to go?? any one on here will tell you can pick up a done car much cheaper than you can build it ,,,but if you want to get your hands in it and then it mite pay to build it your self if you have the resources ,,this way you know exactly what you have and as you make changes you can see what direction you need to head in,,,dont know what your budget is but i know of a stocker for sale,here on the east coast here for a very reasonable price (chevy malibu k/sa) 2 dr nice car as well gmonde

njk53 · 07-14-2009, 07:49 PM

EJB40, It is amazing how fast the guys in stock and super stock eliminator can make the various engines they use run isn't it? It is truly a tribute to American enginuity and workmanship.

My suggestion to you is do your homework before you buy a car. This forum is a good source of information. Go to the track and talk to the guys with the different engine/car combinations. Most of the guys will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about their particular combinations. But my point is ask a lot of questions, an informed decision will be a good one.

Also, put yourself together a budget regarding what you want to spend on a car. Then double that figure because I don't car how hard you try, you will never live within that budget LOL. Good Luck in your search and welcome to the Class Racer Forum.

EJB40 · 07-19-2009, 07:28 AM

thanks to all for the help, will keep u posted

Alan Warman · 07-20-2009, 02:21 PM

I just finished my stocker, it is a 85 Olds Cutlass with a 307 Olds motor. This project took a little longer than I had estimated, I picked the car up in Feb of 06 and went down the track for the first time in June of 09. I have been having problems here and there but been working them out with a lot of help from this forum. This past weekend I made progress, at legal weight for J/SA I went a 12.52 off the 12.75 index not real fast but under the index. I tuned the car a little and my last two runs were a12.42 and a12.41 at 105mph. I was a happy camper I went 34 under my index. The track sucked it was 98 degrees and the alt was 5200ft. But I had fun lots of fun. So EJB40 do your home work get a game plan going and go have some fun.

EJB40 · 07-21-2009, 02:32 PM

what i have is a 84 mustang with a 4cyl all orig,but i dont know if i should run the 4 banger or still shop around and find a car done.

07-11-2009, 01:10 PM	#1
EJB40 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: op ny Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	engine question im new to the site and have been doing alot of reading about buying a car done, instead of building one great. The question i have is i see alot of 305,307, i never new these enginges could be buit for drag racing, mind u im not trying to break records iwant a relible consistant car, any help on the engine specs would helpme understand them alittle better thanks awsome site

07-11-2009, 02:20 PM	#2
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: engine question www.nhra.com/competition/classification.aspx Find the car and year and it will show all engines legal for the combination, it will tell you the factory hp and the nhra re-factored hp for both stock and super stock. __________________ Jim Rountree

07-14-2009, 05:33 PM	#3
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,361 Likes: 335 Liked 279 Times in 96 Posts	Re: engine question One advantage to 305 307 etc cores are cheap. Mike Taylor 3601

07-14-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: engine question another consideration, the smaller the engine, the less efficient the heads & intake, the more the combination will be affected by changing conditions. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

07-14-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
EJB40 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: op ny Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: engine question thank you for the help

07-14-2009, 06:18 PM	#6
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: engine question there are pros and cons to all combonations,it depends on what make and model you like ,,,or maybe you dont mind what it is ,if thats the case the chevys come to mind,there are alot of these cars that run and the wealth of info is end less,how fast do you want to go?? any one on here will tell you can pick up a done car much cheaper than you can build it ,,,but if you want to get your hands in it and then it mite pay to build it your self if you have the resources ,,this way you know exactly what you have and as you make changes you can see what direction you need to head in,,,dont know what your budget is but i know of a stocker for sale,here on the east coast here for a very reasonable price (chevy malibu k/sa) 2 dr nice car as well gmonde

07-14-2009, 07:49 PM	#7
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: engine question EJB40, It is amazing how fast the guys in stock and super stock eliminator can make the various engines they use run isn't it? It is truly a tribute to American enginuity and workmanship. My suggestion to you is do your homework before you buy a car. This forum is a good source of information. Go to the track and talk to the guys with the different engine/car combinations. Most of the guys will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about their particular combinations. But my point is ask a lot of questions, an informed decision will be a good one. Also, put yourself together a budget regarding what you want to spend on a car. Then double that figure because I don't car how hard you try, you will never live within that budget LOL. Good Luck in your search and welcome to the Class Racer Forum. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

07-19-2009, 07:28 AM	#8
EJB40 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: op ny Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: engine question thanks to all for the help, will keep u posted

07-20-2009, 02:21 PM	#9
Alan Warman Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: engine question I just finished my stocker, it is a 85 Olds Cutlass with a 307 Olds motor. This project took a little longer than I had estimated, I picked the car up in Feb of 06 and went down the track for the first time in June of 09. I have been having problems here and there but been working them out with a lot of help from this forum. This past weekend I made progress, at legal weight for J/SA I went a 12.52 off the 12.75 index not real fast but under the index. I tuned the car a little and my last two runs were a12.42 and a12.41 at 105mph. I was a happy camper I went 34 under my index. The track sucked it was 98 degrees and the alt was 5200ft. But I had fun lots of fun. So EJB40 do your home work get a game plan going and go have some fun. __________________ Alan Warman STK 4107

07-21-2009, 02:32 PM	#10
EJB40 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: op ny Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: engine question what i have is a 84 mustang with a 4cyl all orig,but i dont know if i should run the 4 banger or still shop around and find a car done.