Complete turbo kit for a non TPI 305?????

I just picked up a 1980 Turbo TA.  I pulled the suffix numbers and it turns out the block is a 305 out of a 79 Cutlas and the trany is the Signaw 4 speed.

So i have been thinking since i dont have a matching numbers car, i might as well make some lemon aid.

I like that it was an original turbo and was thinking about doing somthing along those lines again.  

I could spend some real nickles and drop a Turbo Grand National set up in it...


Or maybe turbo a 305.



I think the 305 would be the best was to go.  You guys know the right way to go about this?  I searched google for the better part of the morning and it starts to get overwelming.  I dont want a 10,000 dollar set up and the ones that they are selling on Ebay kinda have me nervous at 1000 dollars a kit for a twin.


A point in the right direction PLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSE.  Would i be better off stepping up to TPI or would I be happy with a blow through set up?  

If it is power you are looking for and yourbudget will allow put a well built pontiac 350 or 400 in it.  
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The 305 is definitely NOT the right way to go! Even putting aside my pure Pontiac bias, the 305 has small valves, weak ports and a small bore which shrouds the valves if you try to install larger valves. A turbo kit would be a waste on this motor and the saginaw 4 speed will give up and die the first time you put any real power through it.
Pontiacman8 has the right advice, find a 350 or 400 Pontiac (the earlier the better) and have it rebuilt properly (no "hone it and ring it" rebuilds please), add a mild cam, a 4bbl intake and carb, full dual exhausts and a real 4 speed (either Muncie or T10) or convert back to the automatic that the car came with.
Don't waste time looking for a 301 turbo unless you strictly want a correct car, the 305/ manual you have is likely faster than the turbo motor was. If you insist on staying Chevy powered, start with a 350, the same money you would waste on the 305 will make a great 350.
Steve  
A little help... 'cause we don't all have to learn the hard way!

How much weight does the Pontiac 400 give up to the chev 350?  

Just thinking about power to weight.  I dont just want to go fast in a straight line.


Found some Crates that are local and the prices seem decent.  Just thinking that if its not going to be "correct"  I might as well go fast doing it.

Im new here so Im not sure about posting links.  If its not allowed, my bad  



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Im digging the 383 stroker with the Aluminum Heads.





They sell a Pontiac 400 stroker thats right up there for power, around 475-500 for about the same price but how much more will the thing weigh?  

Chevy small blocks weigh approx. 535 pounds and the pontiac V8 weighs approx. 650 pounds.  
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