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Originally Posted by Marty McFlew
I think the Camaro is slightly detuned is why the Vette has more. Also todays power rating I think are pretty accurate. Yesterdays power rating were underrated. Even the old 302 Z/28 was 295hp. Modern dynos show 320 something and mid 300s tq. The Chrysler Hemi said 425 HP. Modern Dynos show about 490-low 500 on rebuilt back to spec engines. The 454 Chevys show around 500hp. And with all that power the tires and transmissions used could only squeeze out low 13 runs. But after performance tuning and slicks they were running low 12s. Imagine those car engines if they had modern 6 or 8 spd trans. and modern tires.
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i wish i could imagine a 1970 Chevelle with a LSX 454 and 6 speed in my garage right now.
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real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1
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