Todd, The 304 is fine for a rebuild and can be built to have decent power for a street car. You just have to pick the right components. The reason the Edlebrock heads aren't listed for a 304 and 290 is because of the valves. They are too big for a standard bore 304. If you go with a 343, your brackets will work but if you have an automatic trans, it will not unless you have the crank machined for a Torque Flight. You would be better off with a 360 if that was the case. Nick Alfano Message-ID: <001201c52cf0$8f5a2530$0200a8c0@gamer> From: "Todd Wallis" <cyclone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Is a 304 worth rebuilding? Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:00:15 -0600 I pulled the trusty but tired 304 2bbl out of my 73 Javelin last weekend. I'm looking for more performance but nothing crazy. I won't be running it at the drag strip and reliability is king in my book. I am willing to spend a little money to get a little more out of it though. I'll put some money in the heads maybe even splurge for aluminum heads on it and a 4 barrel intake of course. I only plan on changing the pistons in the unlikely event that mine are not serviceable. A friend has a 343 that he may be willing to part with. He said it is in good shape but needs a rebuild. 1. Is a 304 worth it? I think I read that the Edelbrock heads are for the 343ci and greater engines. Sounds like it might preclude me from using them on the 304. 2. Is it possible to get a reproduction emissions decal (on the passenger side of the cowl) and the alignment/tire balance sticker that was on the right side shock tower? 3. Does anyone make the black plastic straps that hold the wiring harness to the inner fenders? If not, are there any decent substitutes? 4. My steering gear has a slow drip to it. Is this common? Can the unit be rebuilt or is it best just to replace it. Obviously now is the time since the engine is out. If I go with the 343, will all of my original brackets bolt right up?