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Old 12-12-2008, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by john5670 View Post
I am building a 1967 firebird convertible with my dad. We installed weld in frame connectors for added strength. The motor is on the way, its a Butler 461 stroker with race ported E-head, port matched victor intake, 4 bolt mains, forged crank, and 950 holley. It should put out around 600 horse and 600 ft/lbs of torque at the crank. Should I have any concern about twisting the frame?
If you get traction you will twist it bad!

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