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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Default How Much Power?

Looking for some thought/estimate on my horsepower...

85, was originally stock L98, mods as follows:

Comp Cams Hydraulic Roller Cam, 224/224, 525 lift
Roller lifters
Comp Pro Magnum roller rockers, 1.6 ratio
Edelbrock aluminum heads, 2.02/1.60, 64 cc chambers, 170 cc intake
Edelbrock performer intake manifold
Holley 750 cfm double pumper
MSD pro billet distributor, mechanical advance
MSD blaster 2 coil
MSD 6AL ignition box
Moroso Blue Max Wires
TPI longtube ceramic coated headers
TPI Cat-back with dual flowmasters
Eliminated Air pump
Eliminated AC
All other pulleys are light-weight billet aluminum, deep groove

Cam shaft was installed 4 degrees advanced. Base ignition timing is set at 12 degrees with 24 degrees of additional timing advance for a total of 36 degrees advanced.

I have tuned the carb and believe I have an excellent tune. The plugs read superb.

The original short block has 64k on it and all looks to be in good shape.

OK, assuming I really do indeed have a good tune on this engine....
1) what is your estimate for horspower?
2) torque?
3) other than nitrous and a stroked lower end, what else can I do to gain power and torque?

Torque converter is stock, tranny is stock auto, and gear is stock 3.07.

Thanks in advance. I really appreciate the input. I have my own idea what it is making for HP but want to confirm (maybe I'm in fantasy land).
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