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Old 07-05-2005, 01:21 PM   #1
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1979 454 factorty horsepower figures

I am not completely sure but i was wondering what the 79' 1/2 ton 454 h.p. and torque figures were???? Did they go down from 230-240 to 205 in 79' ??? If so,, why and anyone know what changes were made???? Thanks.
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Old 07-05-2005, 02:27 PM   #2
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1978 & 1979 205hp @3600 - 335lb/tq @2800 8.00:1CR
1976 & 1977 245hp @3800 - 365lb/tq @2800 8.25:1CR
1975 215hp @4000 - 350lb/tq @2400 8.25:1CR
1974 230hp @4000 - 350lb/tq @2800 8.25:1CR
1973 240hp @4000 - 355lb/tq @2800 8.50:1CR

Basically. Compression ratio and cam profile. After 1976, heads went to the peanut ports.
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Thank you much,,, MATT
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