[just501]

Thanks for the responses.

Originally Posted by shotgun

They get built,run forever and get forgotten.

Kinda the reason I started this thread. The other threads end without results and "get forgotten." Makes it a little difficult to see if suggestions in those threads were beneficial.

Originally Posted by 69Customs

I think you aren't running it rich enough at WOT. 10:1 to 12:1 WOT AFR is normal you don't want to run stoic at WOT (14.7) unless you are looking for MPG. I set mine up to run 11.5:1-12:1 at wot and 16:1-17:1 at 2000 rpm cruise. and it works great. When its at WOT I want the gas pouring in for power. Stoic is just for ideal air emissions.

Thanks, I intend to get that resolved. I have not tuned the carb and plan to be at about 12.5:1 or close at WOT. Question though, how much power (percentage) increase could I realize by getting the carb dialed in. I should be able to run a little more timing when I get a little richer??

Originally Posted by Overkillphil

The 350 Pontiac is a much maligned engine. Nowadays it doesn't make any sense to build one for performance reasons, but not because it is a bad engine. Rather it doesn't make good financial sense when it costs the same or less to build a 400 or 455. And since none of them are really common anymore to stumble across, even the good running stockers have all but dried up. FWIW.

Thanks for your comment, I agree. I enjoy working with what I have to get as much as I can; what little I have done to this point has been done using old parts laying around the garage. Of course, the next cam swap will be out of pocket. Good experience.