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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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I have stock 350 in my 81 that has 80,000 miles. While it’s healthy, I rather disappointed in its performance.

I’m really not up to do an engine swap and I’m not looking to do any racing just improving what I have.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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I have stock 350 in my 81 that has 80,000 miles. While it’s healthy, I rather disappointed in its performance.

I’m really not up to do an engine swap and I’m not looking to do any racing just improving what I have.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
With Ca. emissions, there is not much room. K&N Air cleaner, new free flow cat, flowmaster mufflers, maybe a CARB. approved intake manifold. Changing rear gears and/or OD Tranny is about it. Some cams and heads are Carb approved, but you still have to pass the poop shoot test.
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