Re: Wheelbase/HP Relationship??
On both the 383 & 440 4-bbl, the hp on these cars have been lowered the past few years. The 383 used to be 315 or 320 hp when we ran it in the late 80's, now I think it's 280 or 290. The 440 4-bbl used to be the factory rating of 375, now it's 350. Both of these engines are now inline to be competitive. Neither are killer, but are 1.00 second under engines when done correctly.
SSDiv6 is correct about the 4-bbl engines. The carbs are not that bad, but the factory intake is horrible. To get into the cylinder head, the air/fuel charge goes UPHILL, it's that bad.
On the cam rule, this rule change did not help the 383 or 440. Both have had plenty of spec duration for a long time.
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