Hp estimation
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From: indiana
Car: 92 25th anniversery camaro
Engine: 5.7l
Transmission: 700r4
Hp estimation
I've been wondering this for awhile it's a 355 flat top pistons comp cams flat tappet thumpr cam advertised lift is 297/279 the heads are just the Tbi swirl port heads but they have been worked a little 2.02 valves stiffer springs for the cam I know the machine shop worked them a little bit not sure exactly what they did has 1.52 roller rockers edelbrock performer air gap intake Holley 600 carb has headers not sure what brand or size they were already on the car if any other info is needed just ask I'll do what I can to answer the questions
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From: Louisville, KY
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 385 Fastburn
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: BorgWarner 9-bolt posi, 3.27 gears
Re: Hp estimation
Those heads aren't doing you ANY favors, they're slug heads. I'd say maybe 225 hp.
If you want to produce hp you need to swap out those heads for some that breath.
If you want to produce hp you need to swap out those heads for some that breath.
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Car: 92 25th anniversery camaro
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Re: Hp estimation
I have a set of vortecs (got them for $50) in the garage just have to get them to the machine shop and have them checked out and some work done I plan on running the Tbi heads for now get the motor broke in when I switch the heads I also want to switch to a roller cam
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From: Louisville, KY
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 385 Fastburn
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: BorgWarner 9-bolt posi, 3.27 gears
Re: Hp estimation
That sounds like a good plan. The swirl port heads serve a purpose (I have the 5.7 tbi with swirl ports in my 95 K2500) but for hp the vortecs will get you farther.
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From: Henrietta NY
Car: 1984 Trans Am L69
Engine: Sniper EFI Powered 355
Transmission: WC T5 w/ Steel Support Plate
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: Hp estimation
Vortecs will be a huge gain over the TBI heads
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From: TEXAS
Car: 92 T.A.
Engine: 5.0TPI
Transmission: 5 spd.
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Hp estimation
Take those heads off and throw them into the nearest river,,,that's how good they are..Or sell them to one of "those" guys that believe theyre Vortecs because they use centerbolt valve covers......




