1973 powerwagon with a 400
03-12-2010, 12:28 AM
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1973 powerwagon with a 400
hello all i am looking for some input on a truck i recently bought, the truck is a 1973 powerwagon with a big block 400? well not exactly sure the engine this truck seems to be a one off on everything i am looking for someone who might be able to identify the 2 barrel holly carb on it. thanks
03-12-2010, 02:11 AM
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the 400 isn’t a bad engine its a big bore 383. but losses hp due to smog control. low compression mainly. now identify the 2bbl? what are u looking for exactly? there should be numbers on the lower flange or a tag on the bowl bolt assembly. ive never seen a 400 in a truck? dont mean that they didnt do it. and come to think of it ive never seen a 400 with a 2bbl usually a thermal quad.
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03-12-2010, 05:50 AM
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Not sure what came in the trucks but I don't think it would have been orig with the 383, wasn't the last year for those '71, then the 400 came out in '72 as a replacement. I have a 400 with a 2 bbl, came from a '77 van.
03-13-2010, 04:49 AM
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Welcome..... I have two of the 400's and the quickest one pulled my Barracuda to a 9.95 at 135 mph in the quarter mile.. I know this is a drag race engine but you could mild it up a little and make a very strong street machine.... Good hp and TONS of torque.... JMO
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