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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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I just aquired a 1972 351 block and i know those early years were "better" than late model blocks...what is the general consensus of HP limits for that year...Im sure the knowledge is here. The search feature is like a needle in a hay stack.

What do you guys think??
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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I think there are some people that easily have done 600 hp out of them
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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I guess 1969-1974 are the money years...for those of us who cant afford SVO technology...lol Was looking at 427 N/A...FTW
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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50-60hp more IF your luck and if you are building a run of the mill 400-450hp engine and plan on using stock hyd roller lifters, the early block is way more hassle then warranted
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Actually woodsy im getting ready to order my 427 kit from you maybe tomorrow i just got my block today and havent measured the bore to see what ill need. It is a solid roller Huge cam and TFS "R" heads...should be WAY more than 450....fingers crossed. Basically everything in my Sig except 427...
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hillbilly pony
Actually woodsy im getting ready to order my 427 kit from you maybe tomorrow i just got my block today and havent measured the bore to see what ill need. It is a solid roller Huge cam and TFS "R" heads...should be WAY more than 450....fingers crossed. Basically everything in my Sig except 427...
Wow, I was watching the cowboys get wasted, I thought you were inquiring about a 302, ANY year windsor block will go 700-800 with the right builder. In your case the block is irrelevant as you are running a solid
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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SWEET any chance ill be in that neighbor hood???
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