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Old Jan 6, 2001 | 10:35 PM
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From: Marshall,IL
Car: 82 & 91 Firebird
Engine: 400 & 355
Transmission: TH350 & 700
Axle/Gears: 4:11 & 2.72
New Motor

What do you think of the new motor that will be going into the bird this winter.
400*.040 = 408ci
Double hump heads casting #186
Cam 224,234 .465/.488 ex w 1.6 rockers =.496/.521
And the street dominator intake
650 holley, Seriously under carbed, But out of funds to buy a 750.
I am hopeing for mid 12's.
What do you think?
Later
John

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82 Firebird,355,Cam 224/234, .466/.488,TH350 Tranny,650 HolleyDP,Hooker Headers(I.E. POS) Manual steering
Best 8th et 8.62@80mph.
NEW for 01
A 408 SB along with the street dominator intake and 3/4in spacer, And still a big hole in the hood.
Shooting for 12's.
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Old Jan 6, 2001 | 11:44 PM
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I think you need more cam, and possibly heads...

Don't forget the 5.7 rods, minimum...

See folks, this is why I'm selling my 400, you really have to go all out to make big power...
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