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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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390 emissions question

Hello, I have an emission question. In 74 they lowered the compression? If so what other things did they do to the 390, also did the 73 fords have a better 390 or not? My strong points are on the 48-52, Not on 390s, but I am curious.
 
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Not sure on this, but among other things i would assume they got larger combustion chambers, smaller less aggressive cams, and more retarted valve timing. Just typical 70-80s smog motor stuff.
 
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