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67 289 w/ 2V carb was rated at 200hp but you have to remember this was pre 72 and hp was rated as gross not net. In other words, this engine made 200hp with the alternator, water pump, and everything else removed, at the crank. I have heard this translates to about 160 net hp. So at the rear wheels you can easliy have 120-130. Don't forget old autos sucked up about 25% where as manuals only suck up about 15%. These cars generally feel peppy because they were light weight and didn't usually have all the power robbers of today. (AC, PS, Air pump, etc...)
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