What kind of hp and tq would a 74' 472??
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What kind of hp and tq would a 74' 472??
Self explanitory, and no I'm not putting one in my 3rdgen!
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
The stock valve train is very weak. It doesn't survive for long above 5000. You can build more HP and torque by simply changing the intake with a Performer. The stock intake sits too low and the fuel must travel up before going down into the heads. An aftermarket intake should make 40-50hp more.
Why stop at a 472. The 500 is identical except for the longer (more torque) stroke.
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Why stop at a 472. The 500 is identical except for the longer (more torque) stroke.
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Follow my racing progress on Stephen's racing page
and check out the race car
87 IROC-Z SuperPro ET Bracket Race Car
461 naturally aspirated Big Block
Best ET on a time slip: 11.242 altitude corrected to 10.89
Best MPH on a time slip: 121.52 altitude corrected to 125.89
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP: 497.9
Best 60 foot: 1.546
Racing at 3500 feet elevation but most race days it's over 5000 feet density altitude!
Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association
87 IROC bracket car, 91 454SS daily driver, 95 Homebuilt Harley
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