My "87 El Camino came with a four speed auto trans from the factory. I have replaced the 305 engine with a new 350 / 290 HP from Jegs. Last weekend I added a tach. Engine runs great, shifts about 2200 rpm, cruises at 65mph about 1800rpm. I dont think I am taxing this powerful engine enough.
But....The car won't lay rubber. Could it be that the engine (paperwork says it has an "aggressive cam") doesn't get up to rpm to produce enough power? How would I fix this? Change out the torque converter to a higher stall speed?
Does anyone have experience with this engine transmission combo? IS the torque converter locking up way below the power curve of the engine?
I would appreciate some thoughts on this. Thanks
But....The car won't lay rubber. Could it be that the engine (paperwork says it has an "aggressive cam") doesn't get up to rpm to produce enough power? How would I fix this? Change out the torque converter to a higher stall speed?
Does anyone have experience with this engine transmission combo? IS the torque converter locking up way below the power curve of the engine?
I would appreciate some thoughts on this. Thanks