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Old 07-22-2000, 11:51 PM
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Chip for 84 LG4

I swapped a 350 in and was wondering if there was a chip I could get that might help performance. ANybody have an idea?

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Old 07-23-2000, 12:42 AM
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Car: was: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: was: L69
Transmission: was: 700-R4
You could try to see if GM sells their 350HO conversion chip seperately, doubt it but maybe worth it, or any off the shelf aftermarkets (ie: Hypertech, Jet, etc ...). Also, with the carbed 3rd gens, the only thing the chip adjusts is the advance timing, M/C solenoid, spark retard and 4th gear lock up. Assuming you are using the OEM carb and dist., otherwise don't waste your money. HTH

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I am using all the factory equipment. The reason I ask is because I can't seem to get any top end power. The best I can get in the 1/4 is a 15.3. I have all the bolt-ons and it doesn't help.

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1984 Z28

Goodwrench 350
Performer Intake
TES Headers
Hooker Catback
Corvette Servo
Pulleys
JBL 150watt amp
JL Audio 12" sub

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Old 07-23-2000, 08:03 AM
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Your 1/4 mi times can be because a few things (wheel spin, reaction times, overall car weight, gear ratio, GM Goodwrench 350...) and may not be anything a chip would solve. I would say thatif you are using a carb, then don't bother with a chip. If you really need one, I have a Hypertech chip I can sell, but you need a knock sensor or else you will pull a code after 2 minutes or your engine temp reaches 100C. That's why I don't use it and I didn't notice any gains. Spend your money on 1.6 roll rockers or something that will help your upper rpms.

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Lose all the LG4 stuff. Put a better carb and a non-ECM distributor on it. You might be really surprised.

Also, if you are using the cam that came in the motor, I believe it's the .390/.410 POS that was partially responsible for 350s making the incredible sum of 165 HP in the 70s. Ditch it and get something real. Here's a good example.

COMPETITION CAMS CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATION SHEET

PART # 12-242-2
GRIND NUMBER: CS XE268H-10
ENGINE: CHEV SML BLK 265-400
INTAKE EXHAUST
VALVE ADJUSTMENT HYD HYD
GROSS VALVE LIFT .477 .480
.006 TAPPET LIFT 268 280
VALVE TIMING OPEN CLOSE
AT .006 INT 28 BTDC 60 ABDC
EXH 74 BBDC 26 ATDC
THESE SPECS ARE FOR CAM INSTALLED
AT 106 INTAKE CENTER LINE
INTAKE EXHAUST
DURATION AT .050 224 230
LOBE LIFT .3180 .3200
LOBE SEPARATION 110
THIS CAM SHOULD USE SPRING # 981-16

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