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Old 04-20-2015, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TedRamAirII View Post
Yes, there was a tab to limit throttle opening. Plus I think it was just a "inside rule" that stated "No engine will have more HP than the GTO", Just like Chevrolet's "No engine shall have more HP than the Corvette" ; )
GM corporate edict, ten pounds for every horsepower.
Consider the 69 Grand Prix (428HO) having 390 horse.
Want to take a crack at what it weighed?