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67ChevyRedneck · 02-07-2017, 09:26 AM

I don't have time to look for the threads, but the general consensus I recall reading was that the cam/head combo left A LOT to be desired on the 290 horse motor and they weren't worth the extra money.

I have the lower HP one on my stand right now. I bought it over 3 years ago when Jegs had them on sale for $1,208.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606983

Also, the 250 and 290 numbers are "max" with 4 barrel carb, hei, headers, etc. As mention above the "stock" motor is more around 195 HP with a 2bbl carb and stock components.

02-07-2017, 09:26 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: gm crate engine question I don't have time to look for the threads, but the general consensus I recall reading was that the cam/head combo left A LOT to be desired on the 290 horse motor and they weren't worth the extra money. I have the lower HP one on my stand right now. I bought it over 3 years ago when Jegs had them on sale for $1,208. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=606983 Also, the 250 and 290 numbers are "max" with 4 barrel carb, hei, headers, etc. As mention above the "stock" motor is more around 195 HP with a 2bbl carb and stock components. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-07-2017 at 09:34 AM.