[john marcella]

Originally Posted by Hooter

The motor made 838hp at 6800 and 709ftlbs at 5300. This was with no vacuum pump(had issues with it) and running too thick oil(100 psi oil pressure). This motor was not built as a max performance piece, but more for durability. It only has a 770 lift cam(std journal)and the compression is under 13:1. I'll run 110 fuel(cheap and readily available), not turn it to the moon, and hopefully have long head gasket life. The motor is in the car already and I'm calling about getting the converter restalled today. With the addition of the vacuum pump and lower oil pressure, I'd like to think it should pick up another 25-30hp conservatively. Hoping to get it in the 8's this year, but more importantly just make some laps with our nostalgia group and have some fun.

Hmmmmm