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Old 02-05-2024, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Skidmark View Post
Id probably be happy with 275 hp. Sounds doable on a budget.
The (b)hp numbers published for the 1971-1972 Pontiac 400 were 300hp
1971 = #96 heads, 067 cam, log manifold, standard intake, 750cfm Qjet; full dual exhaust (2-1/4" pipes)
1972 = #7K3 heads, 067 cam, log manifold, standard intake, 750cfm Qjet; full dual exhaust (2-1/4" pipes)
The net-hp numbers were about 50 less - but that's still a substantial bump from the 1975 rating of 185hp.

I need to ask;
Does your car have a factory style exhaust?
(factory was a 'Y' pipe after the engine, to a catalytic converter, and single to muffler behind the rear axle - and dual after muffler.)

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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)

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