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[ohhawk]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: the427king</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did 57 converts come with 283 HP,ive always been told they are all 250HP ? </div></div>

<span style="font-style: italic">fuel injected versions were rated 283 HP</span> - converts and other models so equipped that year. No offering was 250 HP rated......most were less than 250 HP except the FI and dual carb config.

[the427king]

FI 1957 hydraulic cam motor was rated at 250HP. Solid lifter cam was 283 HP Corvette had same 250 hp and 283 hp as well. I dont believe the 57 chevy belair converts ever had solid lifters based on what ive ever been told , only the black widow coupes had 283 HP ,hence my question.

[ohhawk]

What I read about it tells me FI was offered in several variations. There are ads out there on ocassion that state having the 283 HP version with sold lifters so I guess we reach our own conclusion. I'll do some further looking to see if I can find anything more.

Here's one example...............

http://www.classicdreamcars.com/57CH...20Convert.html

[the427king]

Agreed, There is alot of conflicting info out there.