pinkblob66

Okay guys.. I'm not familiar with the DSS 306 engines at all. I currently own a 66 coupe without an engine. My plan was to do the famous setup of just having the 87-92 H.O. motor with AFR heads and drop it in. I got a call today about a DSS 306 full motor for 500 bucks. The guy told me I wouldn't be disappointed and what not. I've looked up the engines and they seem good, but I want to hit the same (if not better HP) than I would with the famous 5.0L set up for my classic daily driver. Thanks guys.

P.S. I don't really know the specs on the engine he is selling. Apparently he is selling a bunch of stuff because of a family related issue (cars, motors, etc.) and he sounded legit on the phone, but I really need to know if he is just wasting my time.

SO... DSS 306 vs 87-92 H.O. with AFR heads

69mach1377

If you can hear it run, go for it.

pinkblob66

any one else have an opinion?.. I have to make a correction.. It's just the block.. However, this is what the guy said about it:

"It only has three pulls and it's just the short block. The motor has been at my shop on an engine stand. I oil a rotate it often. This motor will make a little more than 400 horses the way it's set up with the right heads."

69mach1377

Since you can't hear it run, I would at least inpect the bearings and cylinder walls.
What makes it a DSS? They seem to be made of good parts.

pinkblob66

not sure.. he told me his father ordered it a couple years ago and they have barely used it.. he gave me the link on the 306 block for dss racing motors

69mach1377

You gotta wonder why, if it was so good, it was abandoned. Only a physical inspection can tell the condition.

pinkblob66

yeah i get that... im obviously gonna inspect it.. i would just rather not bother unless it was at least worth it if it's a good deal..

his father passed apparently..