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.