Horsepower Upgrade ???
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From: Visalia CA
Horsepower Upgrade ???
I have a pretty much stock 71 coupe with the original 270hp/350 and TH400.
I would like to bump the horsepower up to 300 or 350 while keeping the stock appearance. Not sure what route I should take and keep the price tag within reason. I would appreciate any recommendations.
Again I want to keep the stock appearance (willing to go with 68-70 intakes, heads, carbs, or other ) without any aftermarket components.
I would like to bump the horsepower up to 300 or 350 while keeping the stock appearance. Not sure what route I should take and keep the price tag within reason. I would appreciate any recommendations.
Again I want to keep the stock appearance (willing to go with 68-70 intakes, heads, carbs, or other ) without any aftermarket components.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Staying stock and respecting CA smog rules you're going to have a hard time getting your HP numbers.
You can change internal components, like maybe even a stroker kit, and have the heads done by a machine shop...or bump the compression with different pistons, decking, gaskets, and a cam and lifter swap.
You can change internal components, like maybe even a stroker kit, and have the heads done by a machine shop...or bump the compression with different pistons, decking, gaskets, and a cam and lifter swap.
