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trukman1 · 08-21-2002, 01:49 AM

Give up Torque? The 292 is king of torque over the 350...hp no...torque yes. I'll try to look up the actual figures but the 292 was within 30 lb. ft. of torque of the 454 in'77! This torque however comes in the low rpm range. If you want quick takeoffs, this probably isn't the engine you want but if you want raw torgue and can live with the slow takeoffs this is THE engine! Remember, the top choices for dump trucks years ago were the 427 and the 292. 'Nuff Said? Good Luck!

08-21-2002, 01:49 AM	#2
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	Torque yes, HP no... Give up Torque? The 292 is king of torque over the 350...hp no...torque yes. I'll try to look up the actual figures but the 292 was within 30 lb. ft. of torque of the 454 in'77! This torque however comes in the low rpm range. If you want quick takeoffs, this probably isn't the engine you want but if you want raw torgue and can live with the slow takeoffs this is THE engine! Remember, the top choices for dump trucks years ago were the 427 and the 292. 'Nuff Said? Good Luck!