'72 200hp 350 v. '73 190hp 350
11-08-2011, 10:29 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08
'72 200hp 350 v. '73 190hp 350
Is there a noticeable difference in power between the two?
I know it's technically only 10hp net, but...
I know it's technically only 10hp net, but...
11-08-2011, 10:59 AM
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200 hp or 190 hp. Let's assume that is exactly what each engine gave you. There is no way you would know any difference in seat of the pants driving.
Even though an engine was rated as such, production tolerances varied from engine to engine. Some were stronger, some weaker. Also, what the manufacturer claimed output was, may not have been actual.
Saw a neat show. They carefully assembled some famous muscle car engines to factory specs. Then ran em on an engine dyno. All of them, hemi's, 427 ford, 427 chevy, real output far exceeded factory claimed.
I have a 200 hp base engine 72. Well let's say had. A little engine work doubled that number. Can't have a wimpy corvette.
Even though an engine was rated as such, production tolerances varied from engine to engine. Some were stronger, some weaker. Also, what the manufacturer claimed output was, may not have been actual.
Saw a neat show. They carefully assembled some famous muscle car engines to factory specs. Then ran em on an engine dyno. All of them, hemi's, 427 ford, 427 chevy, real output far exceeded factory claimed.
I have a 200 hp base engine 72. Well let's say had. A little engine work doubled that number. Can't have a wimpy corvette.
11-08-2011, 02:03 PM
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200 hp or 190 hp. Let's assume that is exactly what each engine gave you. There is no way you would know any difference in seat of the pants driving.
Even though an engine was rated as such, production tolerances varied from engine to engine. Some were stronger, some weaker. Also, what the manufacturer claimed output was, may not have been actual.
Saw a neat show. They carefully assembled some famous muscle car engines to factory specs. Then ran em on an engine dyno. All of them, hemi's, 427 ford, 427 chevy, real output far exceeded factory claimed.
I have a 200 hp base engine 72. Well let's say had. A little engine work doubled that number. Can't have a wimpy corvette.
Even though an engine was rated as such, production tolerances varied from engine to engine. Some were stronger, some weaker. Also, what the manufacturer claimed output was, may not have been actual.
Saw a neat show. They carefully assembled some famous muscle car engines to factory specs. Then ran em on an engine dyno. All of them, hemi's, 427 ford, 427 chevy, real output far exceeded factory claimed.
I have a 200 hp base engine 72. Well let's say had. A little engine work doubled that number. Can't have a wimpy corvette.
I have a 72 base engine, and might be looking to beef it up a bit. If you don't mind, what engine work did you have done?
11-08-2011, 06:00 PM
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11-09-2011, 10:07 AM
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11-09-2011, 10:27 AM
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11-09-2011, 01:14 PM
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Well the only thing that is original is the numbers matching block. I would rather have it in the car than taking up space in my garage. Bored, stroked, forged rotating assy, roller cam, new rhs aluminum heads new intake. Blue print assy. Many guys just buy crate motors, and save the stock engine for anchoring boats in another life. I'm building the car for me to enjoy, not for a future owner.
