that and most of the "halo" engines from the muscle car era were ridiculously underated.
Example : L88 Corvette - rated at 430hp, actual is in the 540hp range.
the 69 Camaro ZL1 - rated at 430hp, actual is 550hp, this i can attest to , having driven the number 55 and 57 cars.
The l88 and the ZL1s were known to get into the 11s with headers and period "cheater slicks" In the Stock vintage drag classes they are running quicker with newer tires.
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2003 Miata SE - 1969 Fiat 850 - 1993 Mustang SSP - Bikeboard K1000, A1000, 1991 Geo Metro, "The Project," A few other things laying around...
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