I have a chance to replace a 305 CI in my 1982 El Camino with this newly rebuilt NON-LT/LS. The cam is my concern and overall combination of other parts.


350 bored 30 over
4 bolt (do not know year)
TRW pistons (do not know anything else)
10/10 crank
274/480 Crane cam (do not know PN/model)
194/150 valve – heads “rebuilt” and not vortec
600 cfm Edelbrock
Intake – Edelbrock performer
other info ...

Headers
Dual exhaust
Auto trans (stock converter)
High rear (in 2.70's - do not know exact number)


Question: How drivable with the following be as a daily driver compared to a stock 350 CI. I was wondering if the cam is suitable.
Daily drive is 40 mile round trip (morning – hardly any stop and go, evening – stop and go) ?
Thanks so much for your input!!!!

 

cam is a little big for a every day driver i think, as far as i can tell the power band for it is 2,200 to 6,400 rpm. as long as it runs well, stops good and all that stuff i would go for it. just put in some zink additive when you change the oil so you dont wipe the cam.

 

Good luck with your mileage :P

 

I've driven my SB2.2 on the street. Streetable is relative. Yours shouldn't be too bad. Cam might be a touch too big, go to a 26x cam, or so. It would be happier on a stock convertor. If they're stock heads: a.) that's a bit much lift for stock castings without different valve train equipment or machining the guide bosses. b.) what casting number?

 

I'll get the casting number, thanks.