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Old 06-26-2006, 05:29 PM   #1
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1978 454 what is the hp?

I bought a jet boat can anyone tell Me the general low end horse power rating of a 1978 454?
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Old 06-26-2006, 05:38 PM   #2
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Re: 1978 454 what is the hp?

Not exactly sure about '78 specs, but '76 big blocks in our trucks made 245 net HP @ 3800 and 365 net TQ @ 2800.
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Old 06-26-2006, 07:32 PM   #3
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Re: 1978 454 what is the hp?

Thanks
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Old 06-26-2006, 08:01 PM   #4
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Re: 1978 454 what is the hp?

1978 205hp@3600rpm 335lb/ft@2800 (below 6000 GVW- half ton)
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