Can anybody suggest how to get more hp??

Heres the package i bought right here

http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/5021PK/10002/-1?parentProductId=751417#moreDetails

 

that is a horrible kit! In theory it should run sweet but from real world experience has shown me a different result. Get rid of the carb and intake. Get a Demon and air gap then smile with sudden awaking of the beast.

 

Need specs on the cam to be sure and carb cfm but I would would swap to a performer rpm if it will fit under the hood and at least a 650 carb

 

Nah, not just a dig. The Air-Gap's better everywhere except 6500-7500. And even then I bet it only gives up less than 20 HP. I'll also bet it makes about 30-40 LB/Ft more torque at 3000-5000 RPM. So it just depends on how much time you spend between 6500 and 7500. Because the dual plane will be better from idle to 6500. If you're running a C4 there is a BIG drop in RPM between the gears and that extra mid/high range torque will come in handy.

What makes you think it's not fast? What particular performance thing are you looking for? What kind of racing will you be doing? If you are talking about rolling along in second gear at 3000-4000 RPM and punching it than I think you got the wrong intake. JMO.

 

Here arr the specs in the cam and its a 600 cfm carb

http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/5022/10002/-1

 

Ive been reading online that alot of people dont like the torker-II intake and would rather have either the air-gap or the performer rpm, and yeah I have a c4 on it so im guessing with this intake im pretty much in the wrong power band to be using it cause its just street mostly,track every full moon

 

That cam is WAY to small to need anything close to torker intake,a performer rpm would be ideal. I have run the rpm intake on cams in the 230-240 range with no trouble. Have you done any jetting on the carb? The Edelbrock 600's are set for economy,not performance.

 

How big can I go on the cam?? Its still daily driver to but I have a 3-core champion rad and a big electric fan on it so its cooling is good.and no nope never messed with jets on it

 

depends on the piston valve reliefs in the motor. What year motor do you have? As mentioned before get the air gap its the best option. That cam will be ideal with air gap and edelbrock carb. The edelbrock carb will get a nice vacuum from air gap which will allow it to awesome. The edelbrock will get better gas milage than a typical holley delivering the same hps. Start with the intake and go from there. That cam should work perfect for street use.

 

Its 4 valve relief pistons, and alright ill be looking for a air gap to buy when I get paid and see how it goes with that,thanks

 

Is that a solid cam? I am running a stock short block 302 and I have a Cam Research grind. It's a hydraulic flat tappet .510 intake .515 EX. 224/232 dur on a 108 Lobe sep. It loves to spin to 6400 RPM. I run an Air Gap and a Holley 650 DP.

 

Its a hydraulic cam too
Was wondering if I put a bigger air filter would it help?? I got a ten inch k&n on my car right now

 

Air cleaner? Maybe a little. Probably not noticeable.

I'm gonna say carb jetting. Find out your air/fuel ratio. Tune accordingly.
Is that carb a vacuum secondary? Your cam specs don't sound like they'd give a vacuum secondary carb a problem but hey, if you have a friend with a 600 or 650 mechanical secondary carb put it on and give it a try.
Get a modern dual plane. Air-Gap, Performer RPM, whatever! Edlebrock knows their stuff.
Be ready to accept that the 302 may be giving you all she's got
Maybe the C4 is slipping???? I used to have a C4 in mine and it always felt sloppy and soggy when I punched it. Then I installed a T-5 manual trans... And it was like a completely different animal. You get a lot more power to the ground! Not to mention far tighter gear ratios that keep the little 302 in it's power band.

 

So your saying that I can get more power out of a t-5??

 

You'll get more power to the ground, and more performance with a T-5. A C4 eats up a lot more HP than a T-5. But putting a T-5 in ain't simple. If you are up to it and like manual transmissions there is plenty of info on this site to do the swap. It could be worth 20-30 RWHP to go manual. Not to mention the far better mileage you'll get with a 5-Speed with overdrive. You could also get an AOD overdrive automatic. It will not get any more power to the ground but it has overdrive and has a lock up feature that saves gas when cruising. Then your 4.11s will be highway gears. In O/D with an AOD your 4.11s will act like 2.75s Only problem with AODs is they can't take the abuse in stock form that a C4 can. You can make em' better though. A T-5 will handle more power than an AOD but as I said it's not a swap for everybody. You have to either know how to do it yourself of be smart enough to find some one who does. And it can get expensive when done right (hydraulic clutch).