Thread: whats first to tune the 350 small block?

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how do i tune my terribly slow slow 77 camaro with 69 350 in it?

i dont know whats wrong with it.....

my gf 1.4 french peugeot is faster.... its not on.!!!

from what i can see it has chrome air filter bolted on edlebrock 4 barrel 600 cfm carb

its got straight thru zorst but dont know about and headers.

i just want it to do...lets say 0-60 in say 10 secs.... not too much to ask surley? thanks in advance

check plugs, ( correct cap + good electrode ) check wires, cap & rotor is always a good start.

thanks for replyin firebird......

the engine starts first time and sounds strong and smooth....ticks over and revs are awsome...

its onli when you stick it in gear its just not what you expect....very very slow

Are you sure it's a 350? Guys will blow up the original mill and stuff in a wrecking yard special, like a 305 or whatever.

Start with the basics. Warm the motor, pull all spark plugs, wire the throttle blades wide open, disable the coil and do a compression test on all cylinders.
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thanks, im not sure if its a 350 no. how can i tell? what do i look for?

maybe its suppose to be dead dead slow? but like i say the engine starts first time on the buttom and revs like thunder

ive never had a 350...onli a 3rd gen 305 but that was faster!!!!

surley there is a problem somewhere.

i will do a compresion test but the engine sounds sweet.

Judging by the photo on ebay, you may want to check the air filter. It could be clogged. The other thing is, it looks too small. 14" x 2" would be the minimum I would use on any Chevy V8 and I'd prefer 14" x 4" if I could fit it under the hood.

i was also thinking that mate!!!

bit too small when i look at other pics....

anyway ive found out its a 170bhp CHH 350 from 1978

can this be tuned easily?

what was 0-60 time of the 78 camaro with 170 bhp please?

thanks

ohh no...ive just realised CHH is also a 115bhp?? is there any chance this could be the 307??

Originally Posted by Simonz

ohh no...ive just realised CHH is also a 115bhp?? is there any chance this could be the 307??

I doubt it. A 307 used at 283 block and a 327 crank. Have you check the serial number on the block? That should tell you if it is a 350 or not.

thanks, ive looked for the block number but couldnt find it.
onli managed to find the suffix number CHH so far.....

if its the 307 i might as well sell it on right?

i mean its never gunna be as powerful as a 350 and the money i would spend on the 307 i might as well change the engine but to be honest the bodywork on the car is sh$t and thats where my money was goning to go as i bought it thinking it had a 255 bhp 1969 350 in it.so didnt mind spending it on the body as it was a good engine..

now i find out the engine isnt that good either and if its the 307 im gunna be extremely GuTtEd!!

What's keeping you from finding the number on the back ledge of the block? Use a good strong light and a mechanic's mirror. Also, why have you not posted the head casting numbers? Anyone with hand tools could have had them posted in 20 minutes.

Originally Posted by techinspector1

What's keeping you from finding the number on the back ledge of the block? Use a good strong light and a mechanic's mirror. Also, why have you not posted the head casting numbers? Anyone with hand tools could have had them posted in 20 minutes.

Tech,I think Forrest Gump had a saying that covers this

what is the diff ratio in the car

Originally Posted by JeffB2

Tech,I think Forrest Gump had a saying that covers this

Yeah good 1 Jeff

I have found block number,3970010
And as 4 the head castings i dnt get my replacment gaskets until tommoro!
Thats why i havent took em off yet!