I have a completely stock 305 LG4 in my 87 Camaro and I want to get more power out of it. What I really need to know is what I can do to get the most power out of it. I don't want to replace the heads, pistons, or the engine itself. What I do want is suggestions on what could improve performance and info on what would be the best cam, the carb and intake combo, the best gears, and stuff like that. Any ideas??

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1987 Camaro Sport Coupe
305ci 4bbl (LG4)
3.23 Gears
THM 700-R4 Automatic Transmission
All Stock

 

I've managed to get some pretty good power out of my LG4 sticking with the stock bottom end of the motor. See my signature or website for my mods. You can make a lot of power if you choose the right cam along with upgrading the exhaust and getting a lot of head work done. Also changing to a 3.73 or 4.10 gear will help a lot too but just be sure to match the gear with the cam and rest of the combination. I recommend going with a Performer RPM manifold and a 600cfm Holley carb.

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best 1/4 mile so far: 13.4 @ 101mph

84 Camaro 305 ported & milled heads, 3 angle valve job, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Hedman full length headers, Accell ignition, Crane 274H cam, B&M 700R-4, 3000 stall speed, 4.10 gear,
M/T ET street tires
visit my website at http://www.geocities.com/jbenge/page1.html

 

check out the april issue of Chevy High Performance, they had a cam guide to get as much as 300hp from a 305