Report tired 305, what would you do? in 1965-83 Avanti Posted September 14, 2008 hello, thanks for admitting me to the forum group. i've been an avanti owner for over 10 years now. my 1981 Avanti II, factory black, factory loaded, very nice condition, all stock.... but a tired, sluggish, 305... what would you do? if it was a stock 327 like earlier/later years, i'd just rebuild it... but can't see do'n that to a 305 my father offered me a nice 500ci Cadillac engine with everything..... know anyone that has fit one in an Avanti II? would any major modifications have to be done? read hear that a 700-R4 should be no problem (stuck one in my conestoga a while back with a fresh stude 289) thanks! glad to find AOAI!
tired 305, what would you do?
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hello, thanks for admitting me to the forum group.
i've been an avanti owner for over 10 years now.
my 1981 Avanti II, factory black, factory loaded, very nice condition, all stock.... but a tired, sluggish, 305... what would you do?
if it was a stock 327 like earlier/later years, i'd just rebuild it... but can't see do'n that to a 305
my father offered me a nice 500ci Cadillac engine with everything.....
know anyone that has fit one in an Avanti II?
would any major modifications have to be done?
read hear that a 700-R4 should be no problem (stuck one in my conestoga a while back with a fresh stude 289)
thanks! glad to find AOAI!