View Single Post
Old 03-12-2014, 09:30 PM   #4
HP HUNTER
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Colorado Springs Colorado/Thousand Oaks Ca
Posts: 656
Likes: 82
Liked 373 Times in 129 Posts
Default Re: How much horsepower for a 402 Chevrolet BB

Quote:
Originally Posted by njk53 View Post
Just curious we run a 1971 402 big block Chevrolet in our stocker and was wondering if I can get an opinion from knowlegeable engine guys. How much horsepower do you think is a reasonable number for our engine?
The achilles heel of our engine is the flat intake manifold that looks like the fuel has to run uphill at one point. We have the 820 casting cylinder head. Thanks
Just guessing I would say 480. The 70 402 350 HP low rise intake makes right around 500 HP @ 6300 RPM.
HP HUNTER is offline   Reply With Quote