Darn Chevy people

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 09-26-2001, 10:31 PM

Hey, there a couple people in my auto shop who claim their chevys are makin a ton of power. One guy claims 380 hp from a basically stock iron-headed 307. Another claims 340 from a 350. Both engines in heavy arse el camino and chevelle. Im thinkin of buyin some new ceramic coated JBA headers out of the box for $275. any ideas Darn Chevy boys

'89 LX Hatchback, Ripper shifter, Flowmasters, K+N More to come (hopefully)

09-26-2001, 10:51 PM

ideas about what?????

5ohCOUPE · 09-27-2001, 07:09 AM

PEOPLE LIKE THAT GIVE CHEVY GUYS A BAD NAME. I HAVE A CHEVY NOVA AND A 91 5.0 COUPE. THERE IS NO WAY A STOCK 307 CAN MAKE THAT MUCH POWER. MY 355 IN MY NOVA IS MAKING 496 HP AT THE REAR WHEELS AND IT HAS SO MUCH CRAP DONE THO THE MOTOR IT IS INSAINE.IM SELLING THE NOVA AND PUTTING THE MONEY FROM THE NOVA INTO THE STANG.

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91 LX COUPE, 3.73 GEARS, 2 1/2 INCH FULL EXHAUST, 1 5/8 SHORTY HEADERS, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI CAM, WINDSOR JR HEADS, GT 40 INTAKE WITH PORTED LOWER, WORLD CLASS T5 WITH PRO 5.0 SHIFTER, GRIFFIN ALUMINUM RADIATOR, FLUID DAMPER, SSM TRACTION BARS, 150 HP SHOT N2O KIT, 190 GPH FUEL PUMP. AND MORE TO COME.

Chevyguy · 09-27-2001, 08:28 AM

Yeah my 305 makes about 450 hp, oh yeah.

Seriously some people just don't get it. Lots of guys on the Chevelle site gave me a hard time when I got my Stang, maybe they were afraid my daily driver would be faster than their car??

Lots of guys not just Chevy people will talk tons of crap about their engine usually they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. Even among Chevy people a 307 is less regarded than even a 305, some guys will spend a ton of money on a 307 or 305 just to be stupid and have a fast motor that is slower and cost more than a good 350.

340 hp on a 350 is super easy, the 350 HO is 330 hp out of the crate, the ZZ4 is 355 hp out of the crate, lots of 400+ HP 350's out there. Lots of 300 hp or less 350's with too big of a cam and crappy heads,and Idiot owners too

Oh yeah, that seems like a high price for those heders check with a few catalogs betcha you can buy them new for the same or cheaper.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage
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[This message has been edited by Chevyguy (edited 09-27-2001).]

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 09-28-2001, 05:06 PM

hehe i didnt think you could make that much power off a 307. I agree there are people who claim hp numbers way too high no matter what make they have. Hey i was just wondering about any other suggestions about the JBA headers I was talking about

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'89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

09-26-2001, 10:31 PM	#1
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Darn Chevy people Hey, there a couple people in my auto shop who claim their chevys are makin a ton of power. One guy claims 380 hp from a basically stock iron-headed 307. Another claims 340 from a 350. Both engines in heavy arse el camino and chevelle. Im thinkin of buyin some new ceramic coated JBA headers out of the box for $275. any ideas Darn Chevy boys '89 LX Hatchback, Ripper shifter, Flowmasters, K+N More to come (hopefully)

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09-26-2001, 10:51 PM	#2
about-2-give-up Guest Posts: n/a	ideas about what?????

09-27-2001, 07:09 AM	#3
5ohCOUPE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ORANGE PARK FL. USA Posts: 208	PEOPLE LIKE THAT GIVE CHEVY GUYS A BAD NAME. I HAVE A CHEVY NOVA AND A 91 5.0 COUPE. THERE IS NO WAY A STOCK 307 CAN MAKE THAT MUCH POWER. MY 355 IN MY NOVA IS MAKING 496 HP AT THE REAR WHEELS AND IT HAS SO MUCH CRAP DONE THO THE MOTOR IT IS INSAINE.IM SELLING THE NOVA AND PUTTING THE MONEY FROM THE NOVA INTO THE STANG. ------------------ 91 LX COUPE, 3.73 GEARS, 2 1/2 INCH FULL EXHAUST, 1 5/8 SHORTY HEADERS, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI CAM, WINDSOR JR HEADS, GT 40 INTAKE WITH PORTED LOWER, WORLD CLASS T5 WITH PRO 5.0 SHIFTER, GRIFFIN ALUMINUM RADIATOR, FLUID DAMPER, SSM TRACTION BARS, 150 HP SHOT N2O KIT, 190 GPH FUEL PUMP. AND MORE TO COME.

09-27-2001, 08:28 AM	#4
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Yeah my 305 makes about 450 hp, oh yeah. Seriously some people just don't get it. Lots of guys on the Chevelle site gave me a hard time when I got my Stang, maybe they were afraid my daily driver would be faster than their car?? Lots of guys not just Chevy people will talk tons of crap about their engine usually they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. Even among Chevy people a 307 is less regarded than even a 305, some guys will spend a ton of money on a 307 or 305 just to be stupid and have a fast motor that is slower and cost more than a good 350. 340 hp on a 350 is super easy, the 350 HO is 330 hp out of the crate, the ZZ4 is 355 hp out of the crate, lots of 400+ HP 350's out there. Lots of 300 hp or less 350's with too big of a cam and crappy heads,and Idiot owners too Oh yeah, that seems like a high price for those heders check with a few catalogs betcha you can buy them new for the same or cheaper. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages. [This message has been edited by Chevyguy (edited 09-27-2001).]

09-28-2001, 05:06 PM	#5
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	hehe i didnt think you could make that much power off a 307. I agree there are people who claim hp numbers way too high no matter what make they have. Hey i was just wondering about any other suggestions about the JBA headers I was talking about ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter