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Does anyone have any experience running a 1978 145/180 305 SBC? Can it be made to run well? Just wondering if it could be a decent engine for a P/Q/R class slow stocker Camaro, Nova, Malibu or something. Any thoughts?
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Very good combo and it can make T and U in the right Camaro or Nova.
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I've been waiting a long while to see a max effort for U/SA.
Of course, it's not THE BEST car for U/SA,, but right up there, I believe.
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It may not be the best but in this day and age I'll bet that it's the easiest!
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(That reference was for Bob Shaw)
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Does that mean it would be competitive P/SA in a Malibu? or is it a just a better U car combo?The carb is pretty small, not like the 69,70.
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If you choose a 75-79 Nova, make sure you get a good body to start with. Very few reproduction parts for these cars (like a radiator support,trunk lid, door skins) so its boneyard/ebay/craigslist only. Not a lot of them in the boneyards. I found out the hard way. Camaro may be a lot easier in this regard.
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