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IM having a 351c 4v made, solid cam/adjustable valve train etc. Im told it will put down around 450HP, I know this is alot of HP but im also putting it in a big car, a 1973 mach 1, IM wondering with a c4 tranny and 3:90ish gears will this be throw me back in my seat fast? I want something that will really take off.

Thanks,
Jim
 
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with those 390s it will be a headthrower in my opinon. Sounds like a nice set up.
 
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1973mach1 said:
IM having a 351c 4v made, solid cam/adjustable valve train etc. Im told it will put down around 450HP, I know this is alot of HP but im also putting it in a big car, a 1973 mach 1, IM wondering with a c4 tranny and 3:90ish gears will this be throw me back in my seat fast? I want something that will really take off.

Thanks,
Jim
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get converter with stall speed above 3000
 
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lose some weight off that tank. and ud be good to go. 450 in anything will be head throwing. make sure u set up the suspension too. to go putting 450 to floor without setting up the suspension.
 
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