Thread: 267 v8 stock what do i do????

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Hey I've got a problem here
I have an 82 chevy el camino with a stock 267 v8 and a 350 auto matic trans. I want to either beef up this 267 and rip off all the smog junk or if better drop a 305 in it . Could some one give me the pros and cons on this? Or should I drop a 350 in it. Will a 350 bolt up to my trans? I want a nice street machine not a dragster. Would someone out there help me with these questions?????
scooter 71901

Any small block 262-400 is a bolt in and is compatible with all of your accessories.

Lose the 267, forget the 305, and build a big inch 350. Torque is the answer for the street in a car (truck) that heavy.......JMO

scooter, i have an 86 el camino and suggest you checking out elcaminocentral.com for more information on them and engine swaps, i am dropping a 350 into mine right now and your trans should bolt up, however your rear end might not handle the power of a built 350, refer to the site i linked for more information

I gotta go with the other guys on this one. Find a nice deep lake, tie a chain to the 267, and through in to use as a boat anchor. Any building for performance on that motor would be a total waste of time. A 350 or stroked one to 383 would be a lot better choice and much more cost effective.

Yeah, the 267 is 4.4 L and there all rated at 115 HP, also are you shure it's a 267? they were produced from 1979 to 1981, your '82 would only have it if it was put in after or happened to be a leftover that a dealer put in b/c the customer wanted the smaller engine.. It could be a 305 but that's junk too. However, the oil pan could be reused if you bought a short block SBC, the 2bbl intake too. If it is a stock 4bbl, it's a shure sign it is a 305 because 267's were all 2bbl. If you rip all the smog off the engine it ain't gonna do much, you might get 130 hp, maby.

Originally posted by Dave Severson
Lose the 267, forget the 305, and build a big inch 350. Torque is the answer for the street in a car (truck) that heavy.......JMO

Thanks for all the info on the 267 v8
Yes i'm sure it is a 267 .
350 it is and I will check out the rear end for the added power.
Thanks again
scooter71901

The rear end should be a normal 10-bolt GM, nothing wrong with a 350 in front of that.