My first square body

[Ramelectric05]

Hi everybody, purchased my first square last summer, an 85 shortbed only 85k documented miles, rust free etc. I've done a few mods, full tineup, full-length ceramic headers and true dual
2 1/4" exhaust. Truck has the original weak 305. I want to keep this truck somewhat original...what would you guys recommend as far as a carb/intake? Maybe a cam swap? Thanks for the advice.

 

[rich weyand]

Camquest simulator likes the 12-230-2 (XE250H) cam in there. Don't forget to change lifters and springs at the same time.

Dual-plane manifold like Edelbrock 2101. Keep the Qjet, but rebuild it. Seal the well plugs. Make sure the throttle plate pivots are tight or install bushings.

Looking at 288 hp @4500 and 372 ftlb @ 2500.

 

[Ramelectric05]

Camquest simulator likes the 12-230-2 (XE250H) cam in there. Don't forget to change lifters and springs at the same time.

Dual-plane manifold like Edelbrock 2101. Keep the Qjet, but rebuild it. Seal the well plugs. Make sure the throttle plate pivots are tight or install bushings.

Looking at 288 hp @4500 and 372 ftlb @ 2500.

Wow didn't know those numbers were possible on an old 305

 

[rich weyand]

Don't forget, it's a simulator. It's best for comparing one Comp Cam product to another, but the absolute numbers bear a marginal relationship to a real-life build.

It also assumes a very good state of tune of ignition system and carb.

Given that, though, that cam would be a good choice compared to other Comp Cam products.