You may recall the Ram Jet brand
from the GM mechanical fuel injection systems of the 1950's. Back then everyone
wanted a "fuelie" and today that's even more true. GM Performance
Parts has brought back the Ram Jet name with its all new electronic port fuel
injection systems for both small-block and big-block Chevy crate engines. The
small-block Ram Jet 350's intake manifold is styled like the Ram Jet of
yesterday, but that is where the similarity ends. The all new Ram jet 350 uses
state of the art components developed by GM to give you all of the benefits of
modern electronic engine management. Who better to fuel inject your hot rod than
the people who build 5 million fuel injected cars and trucks per year, including
the one in your driveway. Unlike some aftermarket systems, Ram Jet offers great
cold starts, hot starts, always ideal air to fuel ratios and exceptional
throttle response, power and driveabilty.
The all new 350 horsepower Ram Jet 350 from GMPP
makes it easy to have electronic fuel injection on any vehicle originally
equipped with a carburetor. The secret is the industry leading MEFI controller.
This new controller fits in the palm of your hand and was originally developed
by GM Powertrain for marine applications. MEFI 3 is ideally suited for use in
street rods, street machines and sportsman racers. Installation is simple, the
Ram Jet 350 is an assembled 350 crate engine with Vortec heads, Ram Jet
induction system, wiring harness, MEFI 3 controller, and detailed instructions.
Once installed in the vehicle, a user needs only to supply 12V power and fuel.
Please note the fuel pump recommendations in the Ram Jet instruction manual.
The Ram Jet 350 has it all, great nostalgic
styling, drivability unsurpassed by carburetors or aftermarket fuel injection,
power to spare and a hot rod idle that sounds like Woodward Avenue in 1969 all
over again !
GM Performance Parts is "More Than Just
Power" and once you've driven a Ram Jet you'll understand why.
The 350 HO is not intended for marine use, and
should only be used in 1973 and earlier pre-emissions street vehicles or any
year off road vehicles.
Ram Jet 350 Technical Information
Horsepower .........................................................................350
@ 5200 RPM
Torque
.....................................................................400 Ft.
Lbs. @ 3500 RPM
Maximum Recommended RPM
................................................................5800
Compression Ratio
...................................................................................9.4:1
Block ..............10105123 - Cast Iron 2-Bolt
with One Piece Rear Main Seal
Crankshaft
......................................................................................10243068
Connecting Rods
............................................................10108688 - PM Rods
Pistons ............................12522850 -
High Silicon Aluminum w/Offset Pins
Piston Rings
....................................................................................12522848
Camshaft ......................14097395 Roller
Tappet Lift: .431" Int.,
.460" Exh
Intake Manifold
..........................................................................Aluminum
PFI
Distributor
..................................................................................1104060
HEI
Camshaft Duration @
.050".............................................196° Int., 207° Exh
Heads....................12558060 - Cast Iron
Vortec 64cc Combustion Chamber
Intake Valves
.................................................................... 10241743 -
1.94"
Exhaust Valves
..................................................................12550909 -
1.50"
Valve Springs
.............................................................10212811 - 1999 L31
Rocker Arms
.......................................................12367346 Aluminum Roller
Valve Lash
.................................................................................................Zero
Spark Plugs
..............................................................MR43LTS - Gap at
.045"
Ignition Timing
.............................................................10° BTDC @ 850 RPM