Which motor is better?

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Nov 30, 2010 | 12:20 AM

2000TAHOEMAN

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Which motor is better?

Hi everyone, I have a 1976 Chevy K5. It currently has a small block 350, but it might need to be replaced. When it was running the truck ran good but not like I thought it would. It has a 9inch lift with 39inch super swampers. Should I go with the 350 again or 305?

Nov 30, 2010 | 06:23 AM

swartlkk

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IMHO, its a no-brain-er. If you are going to stay with a small block, keep the 350.

Nov 30, 2010 | 07:12 AM

robertr728

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I would always go with the larger displacement. And IMO a 350 with like a 500in lift cam is a force to be reckoned with

Nov 30, 2010 | 09:07 AM

AJBert

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X3 on keeping the 350!!!

Nov 30, 2010 | 09:30 AM

DKSDAD

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350 there is no replacement for displacement.

Nov 30, 2010 | 05:43 PM

01vortec

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DKSDAD

350 there is no replacement for displacement.

Sure there is... it's called boost.

running that big of tires I would definitely stick with a 350 but I would put a little work into the motor to help it turn them things over easier