got my manifolds made but i need some help on the bottom end i think im gonna go 9:1 compression and a cran cam but i need some suggestions on rods and other stuff

 

random-strike is your buddy on this one man.

I would leave the stock rods in there IMO.
I have seen many blown motors on stock internals.
*blown meaning supercharged, blower...etc....

 

buy the cheapest forged rods and pistons.

wanna go expensive? buy linotti race rods (in my camaro)

forged alumn parts for sbc are cheap.

 

305s are known for detonation, so you have to be careful. A decent cheap rod is GM powdered metal rods if you want something better look for something in 4340 crome moly, use any cheap forged piston you can. If your replacing the wholr bottom end you might want to consider a 350 though because there cheaper and better.

 

if your going to work on the bottom end i would just buy a whole stroker rotating assembly

 

Eagle sells good, inexpensive forged rods. Use a forged piston and 9 to 1 comp. should be fine.

D.

 

Man I wouldnt even touch the rods on a 305 on a basic setup, what kind of power goals are you going for?

 

damn i never thought i would see this on this site.So does anyone realy know anything about the chevy setup here?
Look up the specs on the 305 its the same stroke an rod combo as a 350. So tell me whats the difference?Its the bore. Stock internals can handle 400hp easily so just install a high volume oil pump an get it boosted.You will love it.

 

dont worry about this subject this kid will never do it! its all talk! trust me..... i know him

 

This seems to have died.Where did he go or did he loose interest already....