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Ford 4.6
Ford 302
Chevy 305
Ford 302
Chevy 305
Originally Posted By: CROWNVIC4LIFE
Ford 4.6
Ford 302
Chevy 305
'Nother Ford Modular V8 fan.
Ford 4.6
Ford 302
Chevy 305
'Nother Ford Modular V8 fan.
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Originally Posted By: CROWNVIC4LIFE
Ford 4.6
Ford 302
Chevy 305
Why a 305? They were not considered Chevy's 'better' engines.
Ford 4.6
Ford 302
Chevy 305
Why a 305? They were not considered Chevy's 'better' engines.
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Cummins 5.9
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I 'like' the 6.1 liter New Gen Hemi from Chrysler.
But that 3.8 liter V-6 from GM may outlast us all.
And my friend runs a taxi fleet of Ford 4.6's. They routinely run 300-400k miles on them before retirement.
But that 3.8 liter V-6 from GM may outlast us all.
And my friend runs a taxi fleet of Ford 4.6's. They routinely run 300-400k miles on them before retirement.
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Originally Posted By: CROWNVIC4LIFE
Ford 4.6
Ford 302
Chevy 305
Why a 305? They were not considered Chevy's 'better' engines.
I had a 77 Chevy Caprice with the 305..I drove it across country several times and put on over 200K miles on it with no issues what so ever..It was the perfect size car with the perfect engine..I knew several people at the time who owned the 77-79 Caprice with the 305 and none of them had issues with them..The 305 also gave excellent gas mileage.
If Chevy kept THAT Caprice around it would have been a great seller..At that time many law enforcement agencies were using that Caprice.
If Chevy were to change their Front Wheel Drive Impala to the likes of a 77-79 Rear Drive Caprice it would be a super seller.
Sorry to get off subject but just answering the question that was asked.
Originally Posted By: CROWNVIC4LIFE
Ford 4.6
Ford 302
Chevy 305
Why a 305? They were not considered Chevy's 'better' engines.
I had a 77 Chevy Caprice with the 305..I drove it across country several times and put on over 200K miles on it with no issues what so ever..It was the perfect size car with the perfect engine..I knew several people at the time who owned the 77-79 Caprice with the 305 and none of them had issues with them..The 305 also gave excellent gas mileage.
If Chevy kept THAT Caprice around it would have been a great seller..At that time many law enforcement agencies were using that Caprice.
If Chevy were to change their Front Wheel Drive Impala to the likes of a 77-79 Rear Drive Caprice it would be a super seller.
Sorry to get off subject but just answering the question that was asked.
I don't care what you say, the 305 Chev was a turd of an engine.
I've seen more with problems than without, including my Dad's 1978 Malibu wagon, neighbours Oldsmobile Tornado, neighbours Chev van...they got 'carboned up' always and just continuosly stalled out or wouldn't start.
I've seen more with problems than without, including my Dad's 1978 Malibu wagon, neighbours Oldsmobile Tornado, neighbours Chev van...they got 'carboned up' always and just continuosly stalled out or wouldn't start.
Originally Posted By: addyguy
I don't care what you say, the 305 Chev was a turd of an engine.
I've seen more with problems than without, including my Dad's 1978 Malibu wagon, neighbours Oldsmobile Tornado, neighbours Chev van...they got 'carboned up' always and just continuosly stalled out or wouldn't start.
Why the attitude..You didn't like them and I did..No big deal.
Geez..All I did was answer a question that someone asked or I would have never brought the whole thing up.
I don't care what you say, the 305 Chev was a turd of an engine.
I've seen more with problems than without, including my Dad's 1978 Malibu wagon, neighbours Oldsmobile Tornado, neighbours Chev van...they got 'carboned up' always and just continuosly stalled out or wouldn't start.
Why the attitude..You didn't like them and I did..No big deal.
Geez..All I did was answer a question that someone asked or I would have never brought the whole thing up.
Originally Posted By: d00df00d
I don't think he meant that personally. Like you said, just an opinion.
Your prabably right..I am having a overall bad day today.
I don't think he meant that personally. Like you said, just an opinion.
Your prabably right..I am having a overall bad day today.
I have a soft spot for inline-6 engines.
Love my 5.9 CTD, but current BMW, and Toyota and Nissan units from days gone by, were very nice engines.
Love my 5.9 CTD, but current BMW, and Toyota and Nissan units from days gone by, were very nice engines.
I liked my Ford Modular 4.6L V8 and absolutely love my Nissan 3.5L VQ35. Out of the two, the VQ35 is my favorite.
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Originally Posted By: addyguy
I don't care what you say, the 305 Chev was a turd of an engine.
I've seen more with problems than without, including my Dad's 1978 Malibu wagon, neighbours Oldsmobile Tornado, neighbours Chev van...they got 'carboned up' always and just continuosly stalled out or wouldn't start.
Toronado's never had Chevrolet 305's from the factory, only Olds engines. That car probably had a 307 Olds if it was an 80's Toro. It is possible I suppose to have swapped a 305 in a Toronado, but you'd need a cutom made oil pan to clear the Old's front transaxle, and an adapter plate for the tranny since the trans has a different bell housing pattern.
That said, we've owned a number of 305's and all have been excellent. Don't forget that '78 was the first year for the new Malibu bodystyle. My brother still run's his '86 Cutlass Supreme with a 305 4bbl as his daily driver (essentially the same as a Malibu), with a few upgrades to the suspension and true dual exhaust. Handles great, good power and great gas mileage. Rust will kill that car before the engine dies.
I don't care what you say, the 305 Chev was a turd of an engine.
I've seen more with problems than without, including my Dad's 1978 Malibu wagon, neighbours Oldsmobile Tornado, neighbours Chev van...they got 'carboned up' always and just continuosly stalled out or wouldn't start.
Toronado's never had Chevrolet 305's from the factory, only Olds engines. That car probably had a 307 Olds if it was an 80's Toro. It is possible I suppose to have swapped a 305 in a Toronado, but you'd need a cutom made oil pan to clear the Old's front transaxle, and an adapter plate for the tranny since the trans has a different bell housing pattern.
That said, we've owned a number of 305's and all have been excellent. Don't forget that '78 was the first year for the new Malibu bodystyle. My brother still run's his '86 Cutlass Supreme with a 305 4bbl as his daily driver (essentially the same as a Malibu), with a few upgrades to the suspension and true dual exhaust. Handles great, good power and great gas mileage. Rust will kill that car before the engine dies.
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