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    jerry clayton is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    Ford retarded the cams 8* for emissions early 70s--just get a straight up timing gear/chain set and you'll pick up 40lbs torque

    Dual exhausts

    Manifold and Holley 850

    Maybe rear gear

    Flat top pistons

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    Would those up the compression? I've done some reading and this engine has a 8:1 ratio. If I bring that up a bit could I cut back on fuel consumption while raising power?
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