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Old 06-24-2023, 01:00 PM
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Rocky Rotella's 2011 book "how to rebuild Pontiac v-8s" has build details of two 68 Firebirds, a Pure Stock & a F.A.ST. Both had the Pypes 2 1/2" crossflow muffler. The F.A.ST. had measured output of 650hp @ 6400rpm and "quickest so far of 10.2 @ 132.2mph".
I have unfortunately never read that one. Might have to see if I can find a copy. Great info.

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