Here's a list of Chevy 350 "Stock" torque ratings. Just food for thought.
Year HP@rpm Torque@rpm(ft. lb.)
1975 145@3800 250@2200
'76-'77 145@3800 250@2200
'78-'79 170@3800 270@2400 350 V8 w 4 bbl
Corvette w 4 bbl (from Chilton's 1963-1982 Repair Manual)
1969 300@4800 380@3200
1970 300@4800 380@3200
1971 270@4800 360@3200
1972 200@4400 300@2800
1973 190@4400 270@2800
1974 195@4400 275@2800
'75-'76* 165@3800 255@2400
1977 180@4000 270@2400
1978 185@4000 280@2400
1979 195@4000 285@3200
1980 180@4200 255@2000
1981 190@4200 280@1600
1982 200@4200 285@2800 (TBI)
There were of course factory performance options so these are not the only data specs out there. Many of the later year 350's had more power as fuel injection became the norm.
