84 Cutlass 305 4brl.

CJohnson · 11-26-2009, 02:08 AM

Is anyone running a 84 cutlass 305 4 brl combo?

In 1984 could you order a 84 cutlass 305 that had flat top pistons ? or will they all have to be dished ?

is this combo a natural K/SA ?
I am hoping this motor will allow me to bracket race week in and week out. as well as hit some Division 6 divisional races and national open races.

I have a few more questions as I am new to the stock eliminator game. If anyone is running this combo let me know and i will PM you.

Thanks
Craig Johnson.

Bob Gullett · 11-26-2009, 10:01 AM

Looking at NHRA specs is a natural K combination. It is a dish piston 305. No flat top combination available in that year. Good combination. Did you ever get your suspension worked out?

Alan Warman · 11-26-2009, 12:50 PM

Kenny Wigington runs one, maybe he will chime in. I think the 307 Olds is a better combo.

CJohnson · 11-26-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Gullett

Looking at NHRA specs is a natural K combination. It is a dish piston 305. No flat top combination available in that year. Good combination. Did you ever get your suspension worked out?

Thanks Bob,
Ya it was working alright once i put the "iceman" 12 bolt uppers in. I still had the stock lowers, and i was running "cargo coils" in the back for the 30 tall tires to clear. wasnt launching the way i wanted it to, the way it was set up allowed a 1.734 60' with only a 2400 converter. and better yet i won the track championship with this setup.

CJohnson · 11-26-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Warman

Kenny Wigington runs one, maybe he will chime in. I think the 307 Olds is a better combo.

Alan, does Kenny run the 305 or 307 combo ?

Thanks

Kenny Wigington · 11-26-2009, 06:03 PM

Hey,
I do run that combo. It is a K, and if I had more time to really work on it, I could do better with it. Yes, you can bracket race it, but with it being a small cube motor, its not as consistant as say a 400+ bracket motor. Weather will have its effects on any engine, but it seems to be, to me, a little more affected.
They are durable. If I spent some money and some serious time, I could make it go 1 under, but with all thats goin on, it'll have to be content at 70 or so.
Just know that the 305 combo's , all of them have had the sh_t run out of them, so if you are looking at being in the top ten qualifiers, look elsewhere. There are a few of us hardheaded individuals that run this combo, but as Alan said, I may have been better served to stay with the 307 Olds.... I have thought about that more than once.
If you want, PM me, and I will be glad to share ...some... things ! I learned a while back, that these guys you see and hear about, have all worked on the thier combos , so that they do run hard, and with the work involved, you dont just give it out ! You earn it!
That being said, I loved Stockers before I got this one, and still do, probably even more, now. Its all in the challenge ahead! Just know how deep it is, when you're ready to dive in !!

CJohnson · 11-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Thanks guys, I think I am going to stick with the 305 combo because as Bob was saying, parts are cheaper, and easier to come by.
PM's sent !

greg fulk · 11-27-2009, 07:31 PM

the 307 roller motor is a GOOD combo!

CJohnson · 12-11-2009, 04:49 AM

Quick question guys,
In stock elim. can i use this style of Anti roll bar that welds between the frame rails ?
http://trzmotorsports.com/images/316/203.jpg

or will i have to use one like this that is a bolt on
http://bmrfabrication.com/swaybars/XSB006.jpg

Thanks guys,

Bob Gullett · 12-11-2009, 10:36 AM

The bolt on one is legal. I use the HR Bar.
http://www.hrpartsandstuff.com/

11-26-2009, 02:08 AM	#1
CJohnson Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: .005 ahead of you Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	84 Cutlass 305 4brl. Is anyone running a 84 cutlass 305 4 brl combo? In 1984 could you order a 84 cutlass 305 that had flat top pistons ? or will they all have to be dished ? is this combo a natural K/SA ? I am hoping this motor will allow me to bracket race week in and week out. as well as hit some Division 6 divisional races and national open races. I have a few more questions as I am new to the stock eliminator game. If anyone is running this combo let me know and i will PM you. Thanks Craig Johnson.

11-26-2009, 10:01 AM	#2
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,099 Likes: 56 Liked 461 Times in 111 Posts	Re: 84 Cutlass 305 4brl. Looking at NHRA specs is a natural K combination. It is a dish piston 305. No flat top combination available in that year. Good combination. Did you ever get your suspension worked out? __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S Last edited by Bob Gullett; 11-26-2009 at 10:12 AM.

11-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#3
Alan Warman Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 84 Cutlass 305 4brl. Kenny Wigington runs one, maybe he will chime in. I think the 307 Olds is a better combo. __________________ Alan Warman STK 4107

11-26-2009, 06:03 PM	#6
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 84 Cutlass 305 4brl. Hey, I do run that combo. It is a K, and if I had more time to really work on it, I could do better with it. Yes, you can bracket race it, but with it being a small cube motor, its not as consistant as say a 400+ bracket motor. Weather will have its effects on any engine, but it seems to be, to me, a little more affected. They are durable. If I spent some money and some serious time, I could make it go 1 under, but with all thats goin on, it'll have to be content at 70 or so. Just know that the 305 combo's , all of them have had the sh_t run out of them, so if you are looking at being in the top ten qualifiers, look elsewhere. There are a few of us hardheaded individuals that run this combo, but as Alan said, I may have been better served to stay with the 307 Olds.... I have thought about that more than once. If you want, PM me, and I will be glad to share ...some... things ! I learned a while back, that these guys you see and hear about, have all worked on the thier combos , so that they do run hard, and with the work involved, you dont just give it out ! You earn it! That being said, I loved Stockers before I got this one, and still do, probably even more, now. Its all in the challenge ahead! Just know how deep it is, when you're ready to dive in !! __________________ 2894 STK

11-26-2009, 07:04 PM	#7
CJohnson Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: .005 ahead of you Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 84 Cutlass 305 4brl. Thanks guys, I think I am going to stick with the 305 combo because as Bob was saying, parts are cheaper, and easier to come by. PM's sent !

11-27-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 84 Cutlass 305 4brl. the 307 roller motor is a GOOD combo! __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

12-11-2009, 04:49 AM	#9
CJohnson Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: .005 ahead of you Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 84 Cutlass 305 4brl. Quick question guys, In stock elim. can i use this style of Anti roll bar that welds between the frame rails ? http://trzmotorsports.com/images/316/203.jpg or will i have to use one like this that is a bolt on http://bmrfabrication.com/swaybars/XSB006.jpg Thanks guys,

12-11-2009, 10:36 AM	#10
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,099 Likes: 56 Liked 461 Times in 111 Posts	Re: 84 Cutlass 305 4brl. The bolt on one is legal. I use the HR Bar. http://www.hrpartsandstuff.com/ __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S