Anyone have experience with *both* of these engines? I've had a 304 and loved it! The three speed wasn't the best,..but I loved the sound and the power. How does the 258 stand up torque wise and on the highway with 33s? I don't even know if I've ever heard one. Thanks Allen
I've had both - in fact now I have the 258 with Howell Injection. Even though the EFI significantly increased the performance it doesn't even come close to a 304.
I have a CJ7 with a T18, 4:10 gears running 33s. Off road it does very well. I'm not looking for a road racer so I really don't care how it does on the road. I can go around 70-75 mph comfortably on the hwy. It's tough going up steep hills on the hwy or in real strong winds with the 258.
And there is certainly nothing special about the sound....I have flowmasters (or shall I say **a** flowmaster) so it sounds OK but like you - I love the sound of the V8
I loved my 304... and there's just something about a 3 speed that I like... Only drawback with the 304 is I ripped my back bumper off trying to pull a stump (too much power or dumbass driver... a little of both)! That said, I also like my 258 (I have to say that... my CJ might read this and get pissed)
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