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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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What would you all's rough estimate of horsepower & torque be for a stock 74 454 with Holley 650 spreadbore & headers ? Factory is 270 & 385.

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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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Factory is 270 & 385.

Thanks for your thoughts
What is this 385 number you are mentioning??
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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That's the torque figure listed on the console plate. My old Chilton manual says 390 for 1974 so am not sure which is correct.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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Default Re: Rough HP estimate (Porch40)

Holley 650 spreadbore over properly set up Q-J. +0
Headers through stock ex., maybe +15.

I could beat it w/ a supertuned stock 74 454, which includes mods. to the emissions equip.
Add low restriction mufflers & crossover pipe. What it really needs is more cam.

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