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New Member with an El Cam - 10/30/2006 6:39:54 PM

JER

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Hey everyone.

My name is Jon, and I recently got ahold of an 82 El Camino. I have decided to replace the engine, and am looking for suggestions on what to use.

Thanks.

-Jon

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RE: New Member with an El Cam - 10/31/2006 11:34:47 PM

70mopar

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jon, it all comes down to one decision u gotta make. do u want fuel economy, or do u want power?

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RE: New Member with an El Cam - 11/1/2006 9:40:04 PM

JER

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I'm going for power. I'm just hoping there is a way to get a good ammount without making the car undrivable. My uncle has recommended a smallblock 350 with a new cam and manifold. Just looking around for other opinions.

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RE: New Member with an El Cam - 11/1/2006 9:57:54 PM

313hitman

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that combo plus a dual exhaust sounds good

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RE: New Member with an El Cam - 11/6/2006 10:44:14 PM

85 wrangler

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hey!

my 305 was pretty reliable but it was way low in the power department lol. How mechanically inclined are you? you have a world of options with chevy small blocks ever thought of a stroker?

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