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Old 04-07-2015, 06:52 PM   #10
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Re: 1970, Straight 6, 3 on the Tree.

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Originally Posted by HallWood44 View Post
I like the 3 on the tree, and with the previous replies I guess I have a 292. I've only helped people restore I e never taken one on myself. I just didn't know how much you could do to the engine to add a little power without changing the exterior
About the only thing you can do without changing the exterior appearance is the HEI, but this is huge in performance and dependability.
If you don't want to change anything inside, there's headers, more/better carbs, and HEI.
The 292 is a great engine. Torquey, smooth, and almost bullet proof.
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