Thread: Horsepower for 69Z 302 w/#140 cam
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Old 11-09-2015, 04:49 PM
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Default Re: Horsepower for 69Z 302 w/#140 cam
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Plowman </div></div>*** Some people have 3.73 gears in a 302 cu.in.[/quote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

With an M-20 trans the 3.73's would not be bad off the line, but with M-22 or 21, agree would be a sluggish combo. </div></div>

I agree... my 68Z has 3.73's and with the M21 it's not the ideal combination off the line. However, after refreshing the original engine I installed a nasty SBC from American Speed and a Tremec TKO. Problem solved.

The 302/M21 are safe and sound in my garage.... &amp; I drive the hell out of the car now without worrying about the original drive train.
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