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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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Question 390 power

I was wondering what kind of power a 390 made stock
Im not sure what year its from, but close to 66 (not stock in truck)
Its got a 2 barrel on it right now.
What horsepower/torgue did it make?
 
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the 1966 390 was rated for 265 hp@4400 401 lbs. ft.@2600 with a 2v and 9.5:1 compression ratio.
 
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390 power

Thanks
does it very that much between years?
and 401 ft lbs of torque is a TON!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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the power didnt vary much beetween years as much as between comppression ratios. the highest power 390 was the 61-62 with 3 carbs and 11.1:1 compression ratio, it made 401 hp and 430 torque. 390s from 66 that came with 4v carbs had 10.5 compression ratio and made 315 hp and 427 torque.
 
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