What is the hp rating on a 72 big block?

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04-06-2004, 02:55 PM

wildman378

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What is the hp rating on a 72 big block?

Pretty sure this is a 454 don't think they had a 427 in 72 so what is the hp rating on a 72 big block?

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04-06-2004, 03:09 PM

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Re: What is the hp rating on a 72 big block? (wildman378)

NET 270HP @ 4000 RPM

Yes this is a 454...

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04-06-2004, 03:48 PM

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Re: What is the hp rating on a 72 big block? (wildman378)

:cry I was thinking it was 390hp or 425 o well

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04-06-2004, 03:54 PM

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Re: What is the hp rating on a 72 big block? (wildman378)

The 390 and 425 ratings were gross hp numbers in previous years. The 270 is net. Probably around 330 gross HP.

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