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  1. 05-29-2006 02:02 PM #1
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    Back in 1968 a gentlemen got into a car craft magazine because he pulled 500 horsepower out of a 289 with the use of one carb only. So I know it can be down with 2 carbs that and the newer technology today versus 1968.
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    Tech is right. A 300 hp shot will get you there. At least for one run.

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    U cant trust them pre- 70s horse power quotes They were using some wierd hp calculations back then.motors that were suppose to be 3 or 4 hundred hp were in fact more and some of those 300 hp engines were alot less that what stated .........In fact didnt u have to actually pull against real horses back then ........
    Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by bryce242
    Back in 1968 a gentlemen got into a car craft magazine because he pulled 500 horsepower out of a 289 with the use of one carb only. So I know it can be down with 2 carbs that and the newer technology today versus 1968.
    Swell. Go for it.
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