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Old 11-09-1999, 11:33 AM   #3
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The hipo is a stronger engine but it will make a better mechanic out of you. It has solid lifters that need to be adjusted periodically whereas the regular 289's use hydraulic lifters. You can see the factory horsepower ratings at:

Engine Specs

The URL posted by JOHN Z above is the best one I have seen for HIPO identification.

-JON
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