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Any one have any ideas on how much HP my beater has in it?

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Any one have any ideas on how much HP my beater has in it?

Post by vettespd29 on March 27th 2009, 2:53 am

I have a 1949 Ford F1, just curious what it might be pushing as far as HP. It has a 390 big block ford (i know i know), rebuilt engine 100 miles ago (not 100 percent sure of what parts were used, which would make this an easier question) I know it has alum dish pistons speed pro, and a crane cam with I THINK he said a 505 lift?? If not its something close to that. It does have the factory heads that have been ported and polished, stock bore motor factory intake (you got me) with a holly double pumper that is new. I know this is a guessing game, but i know nothing about Ford engines just curious on some thoughts. The guy I got it from said it has over 400 but I dont have any clues. Thanks in advance!! What a Face

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Post by big dogs 42 on March 27th 2009, 3:08 am

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Post by vettespd29 on March 27th 2009, 3:10 am

nice!! I was way off!!! I was thinking I dunno like 280 stock back then haha. But i was thinking 385- 400 hp as well. This truck cant weight more than 1450 lbs, so it feels like it has 800hp haha

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Post by FalconEddie1964 on March 27th 2009, 3:25 am

The headers probably help that big old Ford more thaan anything else. Those big old things haave to be able to breathe.

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Post by vettespd29 on March 27th 2009, 3:52 am

breathe this big daddy will. I love sound just as much as the next guy but WOW. I drove this thing back from north of hamilton and WOW. when I got home if felt like my face was going to explode!!! maybe its age getting to me I dunno Question

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Post by xycho_wraith on March 27th 2009, 6:46 pm

vettespd29 wrote:breathe this big daddy will. !!! maybe its age getting to me I dunno Question
haha ha ha i cant wait to drive it this week dont sell it b4 i get 2 ur house age aint hurting my face

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Post by blacksunshine on March 27th 2009, 10:39 pm

xycho_wraith wrote:
vettespd29 wrote:breathe this big daddy will. !!! maybe its age getting to me I dunno Question
haha ha ha i cant wait to drive it this week dont sell it b4 i get 2 ur house age aint hurting my face


no but ur hurting mine.... sorry had to

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