Originally posted by Fordified
There's a guy that runs NHRA Stock class with a 305 TPI camaro. Remember, these cars can't have any port work, stock lift cams (crazy duration though) and pretty minor mods. His car goes low 11's and does crazy wheelstands at the launch. Granted its an expensive race only car, I just don't want it to seem like fast 305's don't exist.
That goes with any motor, It just how fast do you want to spend!, Give me enough money and I'll make anything fast
There a guy in Cali that made a NA 4.3 all alum. motor produce over 500hp, but it was also a 11k motor with insane high compression ration:o . I think everyone just mean the 350 is more practical/cheaper to build
Example:
Flagship Marine celebrated its 50th year of manufacturing marine engines by introducing two new engines for 1996. The first addition is a 4.3-liter, throttle-body EFI V-6 rated 240 horsepower. This is a Vortec motor — an upgrade that offers the latest advances in combustion-chamber design. The payoff is substantial improvement in torque, reduced emissions and better fuel economy. This new V-6 generates as much power as the 305-cube V-8, which is the principal reason the old warhorse was retired. Not only does the new 4.3 put out more power, but, relative to other V-6s, it's both smaller and lighter. This means more power can be installed in a smaller compartment.