350 hp identification
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
350 hp identification
Does anyone know if there is another way to determine hp on a 69 350? My suffix is hy,300 hp manual transmission. It has a 4 speed close ratio.The resto book that I have explains that 300 hp motors all had painted valve covers.Mine are 7 finned aluminum which according to the book are for 350 hps.I know they may be add ons but the car seems to have 350 hp power.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 2,845
Likes: 2
From: Apex NC
If the stamp pad says HY and the VIN derivative stamp matches the VIN of the car, I'd say that it's likely to have been a 300hp car originally. What is the redline of the tach? What about the number on the q-jet carb?
The valve covers are easily changed, as is the data plate on the center console, but the tach redline is a dead giveaway and most folks don't usually change it out.
The valve covers are easily changed, as is the data plate on the center console, but the tach redline is a dead giveaway and most folks don't usually change it out.
