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What year has the most Horse Power?

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demonx:
When I wrote that I was more referring to the LT1 being 370hp which is the highest HP of the 350ci

Scott:
Don't forget that some engines were under rated on purpose to keep them out of the average mans hands.  One year, the Fuel injected big block, which was a $2000+ option was listed as the highest horsepower. Another option which was over twice as dear was the full race engine that was listed as less power, as dirty rat stated. The smart racers cottened on to this :)

I'll have to dig out my corvette book. It was a good read.

69 DIRTY RAT:
Scott only the small block had Fuel Inj, there was no Big Block Fuelies, are you thinking of the Aluminum Big Blocks @ around $4000 extra?

mick:
The C3 with the most horsepower is the one that has had the most money spent on its rebuild/replacement.

:drag:

there are a few really good engine guys that advertise in our club mag. I havent used any personally because im up in the sticks but im sure plenty of club members could give good recommendations for you. The performance possibilities of your car really just depend on how deep your pockets are.

Anyone here with a seriously fast C3 (that holds its own with modern fast cars) would have very little original parts, such as the block (mabye).

So without wanting to offend anyone as I also love reading up on the engine specs in my corvette books as much as the next corvette addicted guy, but 40 year old specs really are not that relevant if you have the cash to do it right you wont reuse a 40 year old carby/intake manifold etc etc. You will use more modern internal engine parts eg: forged pistons, roller rockers a better cam etc etc.

in short "Get an engine builder you trust"

my 2 cents....

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