Re: Final drive ratios

[David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>]

For the record, I don't believe either Olds F-85 or Buick Special engines
were ever sold with anything but Rochester Carburetors-both 2-barrel and
4-barrel versions.

Dave K.
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Ron, I've seen several of these 215 cubic inch alum v-8 engines on dynos
>and 200hp is a rare sight without a lot of expensive head, cam, carb and
>compression modifications. The best "out-of-the-crate" engines were the
>hi-po Oldsmobile engines  with 10 plus compression ratios, 4 barrel
>carters and a cam. They would pull an average around   160hp.
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>Jim
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