chevy 307

[beardy2]

i have a chevy 307 small block that needs to be rebuilt, i dont have room to keep it in the garage so i am selling it for $100. it does not have the valve covers that are in the picture. so if you are interested let me know.
thank you Dustin

[jgardner]

May be interested, and know another that may also be interested. I'll get back to ya tomorrow on it for sure!

[beardy2]

thanks for the interest looking forward to hearing from you
thank you Dustin

[badinfluence]

Ok...I have a question...that may lead to me being interested...

What years did they make the chevy 307?

Reason being I found a 87 firebird with a "307 V8" swapped in it (I assumed it was a Olds 307, the only 307 I knew they made lol)...

anyways, the car doesn't run now so I may need a donor engine, as soon as I find out what make the 307 is I will let you know as well

[jgardner]

Also what all is included/missing from the motor?

[beardy2]

i took more pics of the engine because i don't know exactly what everything is called. i have some more parts for this engine that i would sell for a seperate cost, if you are interested in the other parts just say so and i will take pics and get you a price.

chevy made 307 engines in the 60's and then it was bought out by olds.

the man i bought this engine from had it running and in a vehicle but the vehicle broke and he had the engine on a engine stand for a few years when i bought it. and i have not had time to tear it apart and rebuild it and now it's just in the way. i had planned to put it in my camaro but i bought a different engine with more power instead.

hope this answers your questions
thank you Dustin

[jgardner]

Well, I just have some last minute discussions to go over with my dad tonight about this. I'm in Lenox (about 2 hours away). Would it be possible to set up a meeting place somewhere (reasonably of course) inbetween to pick it up? Also, I'm assuming the cylinders, crank, and intake are included right? Those are what I'm most interested in being included.

[81DaytonaPaceCar]

Chevy 307s were made 68-73.

Olds 307s were made 80-90. Different animals.

Some really good info...worth the read if you're thinking about building one...

http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofe307.htm

[Orange Terror]

The Chevy 307 was made from 1968-1973 as a passenger car engine. They ranged from 115-200 hp. Basically they were part of the progression to bigger engines like the 327-350-and 400 small blocks.

While not known for power obviously, as far as I know they were a reliable runner. When I built engines I ran across one of these and actually still have the block. With a 3.875" bore and 3.25" stroke they won't breath quite as well as a 350, but with good heads, intake carb and headers I personally believe they could be a very capable street small block.

Here's why, the 305 that so many late 2nd gens and most 3rd gens with v8's had has a 3.740" bore x 3.48" stroke. The stroke is the same as the 350, however with the smaller bore it's hard to make them breath. However, it can be done. With the 307's .135" larger bore and .25" shorter stroke, I believe that it can breath better than a 305 and make RPM's quicker than a 350, comperable to a 327 as that also has a 3.25" stroke.

So if somebody is going to build one of these I'd be very interested to see how it turns out. Even a budget rebuild with Vortec heads and a good cam intake, carb and headers I could easily see one of these making 250-300 hp relatively easily. There's my $0.02 worth.

[Orange Terror]

Jeff, posting while I was typing, lol.

As Jeff said, the 307 olds shares nothing with the 307 chevy, except that they are both pushrod overhead valve V-8's. That's where it stops.

[81DaytonaPaceCar]

Jeff, posting while I was typing, lol.

As Jeff said, the 307 olds shares nothing with the 307 chevy, except that they are both pushrod overhead valve V-8's. That's where it stops.

HA!

Beat ya! ...lol...

Maybe the biggest difference is the Chevy 307 can be built.

Can't do much with an Olds 307.

[Orange Terror]

HA!

Beat ya! ...lol...

Maybe the biggest difference is the Chevy 307 can be built.

Can't do much with an Olds 307.

Yeah but you cheated, I posted info, you just put a link

only thing I've ever seen an Olds 307 be good for is driving, good reliable motor for a DD or something in an old delta or riviera. Seen many go 150k plus with regular oil changes and maintenance. Have seen a handful go over 200k as well. But that's all I'd do with it.

I know a guy that got a steal of a deal on a running 455 Olds and put it in a 79 camaro, I just thought it was wrong, sell the motor, buy a small block.

[beardy2]

yes the crank, cylinders, and intake are included.
give me a call to set up a pick up area my number is 1517-857 3617
try to think of a rest area off I-94
thank you Dustin

[jgardner]

Excellant. I'll be thinking of the next closest day I can make a trip out to meet up with ya. I'll give you a call when I find some dates and see if it works with you. Cant wait!

[beardy2]

ok call me when you find somes dates looking forward to hearing from you.
thank you Dustin