305 Monte motor HP upgrades

[Jas]

I know this is a odd one, but I know plenty of 305 knowledge on here. I have a 64 Bel Air with a 305 Monte motor in it. I just bought a Sniper EFI for it. Well after looking at instructions I noticed it states has to have a minimum 200hp. Currently car is stock 305, edelbrock intake with true dual/no converters of course being a 64 X frame car. Do you guys think a cam along with current combo will get me close to my 200 mark? I truly have zero concern on making a "fast car" I just wanted EFI on my cruiser, I don't wanna 350 swap it, lol.

If it's a L69 a set of headers , 1500-5500 dual plane intake will put you alittle over 200 hp if you wish to stay 305 the Weiland is better than the performer and with a RV cam will put you in the 270 range with good exhaust system . I had a 63 with the 327 , 4 speed and there heavy cars , use the RV camshaft. I had a stock L69 IN MY 87 SS MONTE and replaced it with a 427 roller small block 400 trans 9in ford 3.90 gears but I drag it and it wasn't cheap , but I had alot of good tire spinning fun with the 305 with just the parts I mentioned. Stay with know larger than 2 to 2-1/4 exhaust with good mufflers for torque with that cam. You'll have fun enough, by the cam for 9.5 to 1 if it's the L69 as far as I know all 86-88 SS MONTE CARLOS WERE. GET THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CALL THE DEALER THEY CAN TELL YOU.

 

[smartin3]

Sadly not sure on the LG4 or L69, is it stamped on it anywhere? I know the block casting number#14010202

Oh I totally agree, luckily I have "fast" cars. This Belair is just a cool cruiser for me, I don't care about it being fast.

LG4 and L69 are your RPO codes. Mine are located on the inside of the trunk lid.

 

[Ricketts]

LG4 and L69 are your RPO codes. Mine are located on the inside of the trunk lid.

Oh, then sadly no way of knowing. Motor was in my 64 when I bought it, no original car to reference it to.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

LG4s have 2 inch outlets on their exhaust manifolds, L69s have 2 1/4 inch outlets.

 

[Fnlowrider]

I have an 87 Caballero with the stock 305 and I've done a little reading and I think we all realize that the 305 is not a big horsepower producer but it is a reliable motor what I have done is Ditch all the smog upgrade the distributor use a dual plane Edelbrock intake a Holley 550 factory exhaust manifolds true dual exhaust and I've got a nice sounding reliable daily driver I think the next step is to leave the good running engine alone and start at the rear and with a ring and pinion change for a little more jump from the line never going to be a hot rod but that will wake it up a little and be a little more fun