My 73 Project

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  1. navyfc117

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    Bought this last weekend. Added dual exhaust last week and here's a little info on my intake/carb swap with dyno numbers.

    Up on the dyno to get a base pull. Layed down a whopping 132RWHP and a NECK SNAPPING 181 TQ

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    Before and after, had to fab up a custom throttle cable bracket. (no pics) A shot of my friend Jamey in action. He's the guy that owns the dyno shop.

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    And the after pull.

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    what intake?
     
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    Edelbrock preformer and 600 carb
     
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    It's great to see real world numbers.
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    hey thats jamie at best dyno!
    that the dyno shop that we use at my shop.
    i always enjoy meeting a new maverick guy in san diego. stop by my shop some time www.currentautoperformance.com
     
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    That's a nice looking car! Congrats on the purchase, and it looks like you're having lots of fun!! :thumbs2: :chirp:
     
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    Nice Purchase - didn't take you long to get started on getting more than that 132 HP out of it :thumbs2:
     
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    Block is at total performance getting hot tanked and bored. 347 on the way!
     
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    your block is in the best hands in the city. greg and the guys their will deliver the best motor you can get.
     
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    Nice meeting you today Bryant! Scored some front disc brakes today!
     
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    Great meeting you to, cant wait to see the maverick!
     
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    I know this is an old thread, but I have to ask; you only got 19 horsepower increase from adding a 4-barrel & dual exhausts? That doesn't sound too good.

    And the factory torque rating was 234 with the 2-barrel & single exhaust. I can only assume that it's a tired engine.
     
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    Who knows. It doesn't feel fast by any means. I am building and engine currently though. Also a shot c4 didn't help either.
     
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