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Old 11-07-2017, 02:31 AM
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recently I dynoed my 396/375 hp motor for my 68 nova ss matador red car...with lots of tuning through stock manifolds and 520 lift flat tappet camshaft best hp was 465 hp and 455 torque.. Chris teed
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Old 11-07-2017, 02:33 AM
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Chris...those are very strong numbers with cast iron manifolds....nice job.

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tom, we built the motor to run purestock drags in Stanton, Michigan yearly race..but, didn't quite make it..alot of little things make a difference..it runs good behind the Muncie and 4 ;10 gear..
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