1971 Pontiac Lemans how to get more

Tiny
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  • 1971 PONTIAC LEMANS
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 80,000 MILES
How can I get more power out of the factory engine its a 350 small block. What can I do to it
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 AT 8:30 AM

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Tiny
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Teh best thing you can do to improve power is to put a set of headers on and make you exaust larger. Then, add a 4 barrel carb with a good intake with a low restriction air cleaner. There are other things you can do like a cam but it deppends on how much money you want to put in it. Remember it costs money to go fast and you lose fuel mileage as well.
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 5:04 PM
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More power generally means more monev. You might try advancing the timing a little at a time until you either have trouble starting, or get spark knock while driving. I don't know if a K&N air filter actually helps power that much or not, but it sure makes things sound a lot better. Good luck!
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Sunday, June 20th, 2010 AT 7:21 AM

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