1978, 79 400's......

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May 15, 2005 | 09:05 PM

Caleb1

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1978, 79 400's......

What wre the stock horsey and torquey ratings? I saw a bronco with one for sale....

May 17, 2005 | 10:15 AM

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1978/79 400CI 149 hp @ 3200 rpm 300 ft/lb @ 1400 rpm

May 17, 2005 | 02:53 PM

Bouts21

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149 hp???!!! That's pretty sad isn't it???!!!

May 17, 2005 | 06:20 PM

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So sad it just wants to make you cry. The good news is there are enough toy available to bring a smile back to you face.

May 17, 2005 | 09:27 PM

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so It's like a straight 6 six with 40-50 extra lbs of tourqe....

is it any quicker..even slightly than the straight 6? what kinda gas mileage is average for this motor...

thanks a bunches yalls!

May 18, 2005 | 10:04 AM

Bouts21

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Thank goodness for the toys!! Rebuilt mine, runs some strong now!!!! Gas mileage is still crappy though. I get about 200 kms one a tank, tank costs about $45-$50 Cdn.

May 21, 2005 | 01:00 PM

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They are very easy to mod to get good power out of, but you get around 10 mpg. I got 12 when I bought mine in Texas and drove it back to Louisiana, taking it very easy and going no faster than 55 mph.

I've seen 300-400 hp come out of these things with an new intake, 4v carb, cam, headers and exhaust.

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