305 Stocker Block Question

Alan Roehrich · 09-07-2012, 07:01 PM

You could use Melling thick wall diesel sleeves in a 010 350 block if you wanted to. If needed, I can probably get you a part number.

Kenny Wigington · 09-07-2012, 07:26 PM

I would say the filled 305 block would be quite a bit lighter than a sleeved 350 block, especially on that end. They will live, and plentiful as 350's. I only turn 7200 but my block is now 6yrs old, after filling.

Jeremy K · 09-07-2012, 08:43 PM

Thanks for the replies so far.

Trevor (or anyone else): Do you happen to know the weight of your sleeved block?

Alan: If you really don't mind, could you provide a part number for a sleeve that would work in this situation. I can browse catalogs myself, but thought that someone with experience in doing this very thing could point me in the right direction. Thanks.

I know I have to consider the extra water, but I thought that there was a possibility for weight savings with a sleeved block. Maybe not. Again, no problems with my filled 305 block with 2 years on it so far, just looking at other options.

Jeremy

richie 2 · 09-07-2012, 09:08 PM

the sleeve job would cost a ton...

Bub Whitaker · 09-07-2012, 09:22 PM

305 Small Bore SHP Block

Limited quantities are available of a 305 small bore version of Dart’s SHP block. These blocks are intended to give racers in classes that require stock displacement the option of utilizing a high performance block.

Alan Roehrich · 09-07-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie 2

the sleeve job would cost a ton...

True, it adds about $800 to $1000 to the cost of a block. However, a filled 350 block with diesel sleeves would be as close to the Dart block Bub speaks of, as close as you can get without buying the Dart.

tj310 · 09-10-2012, 11:11 AM

I wasn't too worried , about the extra weight as it's in the right place, prolly about the same as a 305 with hardblok or an aftermarket block.
---Trevor

Dean Feiock · 09-10-2012, 01:48 PM

At 28 lbs for a tall fill bucket of HardBlock, it's about equal to the weight of a sleeved block.
Just remember that you cannot use a 4 bolt block.
You may want to try using a 307 block. I have a sleeved 350 block and a sleeved 307 block and I prefer the 307.

09-07-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,111 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,815 Times in 413 Posts	Re: 305 Stocker Block Question You could use Melling thick wall diesel sleeves in a 010 350 block if you wanted to. If needed, I can probably get you a part number. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

09-07-2012, 07:26 PM	#2
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 305 Stocker Block Question I would say the filled 305 block would be quite a bit lighter than a sleeved 350 block, especially on that end. They will live, and plentiful as 350's. I only turn 7200 but my block is now 6yrs old, after filling. __________________ 2894 STK

09-07-2012, 08:43 PM	#3
Jeremy K Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bridgewater, NS, Canada Posts: 79 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 305 Stocker Block Question Thanks for the replies so far. Trevor (or anyone else): Do you happen to know the weight of your sleeved block? Alan: If you really don't mind, could you provide a part number for a sleeve that would work in this situation. I can browse catalogs myself, but thought that someone with experience in doing this very thing could point me in the right direction. Thanks. I know I have to consider the extra water, but I thought that there was a possibility for weight savings with a sleeved block. Maybe not. Again, no problems with my filled 305 block with 2 years on it so far, just looking at other options. Jeremy

09-07-2012, 09:08 PM	#4
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 426 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	Re: 305 Stocker Block Question the sleeve job would cost a ton...

09-07-2012, 09:22 PM	#5
Bub Whitaker Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 222 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 305 Stocker Block Question 305 Small Bore SHP Block Limited quantities are available of a 305 small bore version of Dart’s SHP block. These blocks are intended to give racers in classes that require stock displacement the option of utilizing a high performance block. __________________ Bub Whitaker

09-10-2012, 11:11 AM	#7
tj310 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dresden On. Canada Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 305 Stocker Block Question I wasn't too worried , about the extra weight as it's in the right place, prolly about the same as a 305 with hardblok or an aftermarket block. ---Trevor

09-10-2012, 01:48 PM	#8
Dean Feiock Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pierre, SD Posts: 204 Likes: 0 Liked 49 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 305 Stocker Block Question At 28 lbs for a tall fill bucket of HardBlock, it's about equal to the weight of a sleeved block. Just remember that you cannot use a 4 bolt block. You may want to try using a 307 block. I have a sleeved 350 block and a sleeved 307 block and I prefer the 307. __________________ Dean Feiock -- Stock 5002