1985 LD engine info April 05, 2010, 04:06:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 111603Want to know if anyone knows the specs on the original 1985, 350 Chevy engine. Need to know what HP that engine came with as it was originally in a 22 multy plan. Thanks Reno
Re: 1985 LD engine info Reply #1 – April 06, 2010, 11:37:12 am Yahoo Message Number: 111611QuoteWant to know if anyone knows the specs on the original 1985, 350 Chevy engine. Need to know what HP that engine came with as it was originally in a 22 multy plan. Thanks Reno 350 cid, 155 hp @ 4000 rpm, 240 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm, 4bbl carburetorSteve
Re: 1985 LD engine info Reply #2 – April 07, 2010, 01:21:52 pm Yahoo Message Number: 111635Wow! They put a really low power version of the 350 in the LD. 300+ HP in not uncommon for the good ol' small block.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: 1985 LD engine info Reply #3 – April 07, 2010, 03:51:39 pm Yahoo Message Number: 111637SBCs from that era have the lowest power output
Re: 1985 LD engine info Reply #4 – April 07, 2010, 06:19:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 111638Carbureted 383 stroker with a RV cam and CARB approved manifold will pass California smog checks. You may need to rejet the quadrajet 4bbl. Gobs of torque.
Re: 1985 LD engine info Reply #5 – April 07, 2010, 06:29:49 pm Yahoo Message Number: 111639replacement intake manifold If you are in california, be sure your replacement intake manifold is CARB legal.