Can you really add 200 horsepower to a naturally aspirated small block with heads, cam, and intake? When it’s only 302 cubic inches? This sounds too good to be true, but Richard is testing one of the more iconic small blocks of all time, the 1969 Camaro Z28’s DZ302. This engine was famed for insane rpm capability that was often touted as 10,000 rpm from the factory. Of course those stories were often part of a grander story that had the front wheels in the air on the street, unreal E.T.s on the track, and more. But we all know that happens, so whatever. I grew up with a Z28 with a 302, so I know that with the right cam it’s a fun little engine that will absolutely put a smile on your face because it makes all the right noises. When combined with a big heavy flywheel, these things are magic.
But back to Richard’s testing. Let’s see what kind of craziness he is speaking of and see what kind of real power this little 302 can make with his previous mentioned upgrades. Plus a bonus of doing the same thing on an LS!
Video Description:
CAN YOU ADD 200 HP TO YOUR SMALL BLOCK CHEVY WITHOUT NITROUS OR BOOST? HOW MUCH POWER DOES A STOCK DZ302 MAKE? HOW MUCH POWER DOES A MODIFIED DZ302 MAKE? HOW MUCH POWER CAN YOU ADD WITH THE RIGHT HEADS, CAM AND INTAKE? ARE AFR 210 HEADS TOO BIG FOR A 302 CHEVY? WHAT KIIND OF CAM SHOULD I USE WHEN HOPPING UP A SBC? HOW MUCH POWER IS A TUNNEL RAM WORTH OVER A SINGLE PLANE? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO WHERE I COVERED HOW TO ADD 200 HP TO BOTH A 5.3L LS FROM A PREVIOUS VIDEO AND TO AN ALREADY HEALTHY 1969 DZ302 CHEVY. CAN YOU REALLY GET THAT MUCH POWER?
