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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Nice. We had the Chevy Impala version. Lotsa family memories in it.
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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OMFG I WOUD LOVE TO HAVE THAT CAR!!!

Even with the smog stuff installed in 72, that 455 must still do pretty well
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
Even with the smog stuff installed in 72, that 455 must still do pretty well
260hp, 380tq to be exact.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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That is pretty good for 1972!
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Remove the EPA crap

HP 450, TQ: 525
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheetah
Remove the EPA crap

HP 450, TQ: 525
Dude. Fun.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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It'* a woody!
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Did they have that EPA crap in 72?

And I am having a hard time believing the 200 miles deal..

That supposed 455 looks a Lot like an Olds 403...

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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Did they have that EPA crap in 72?

And I am having a hard time believing the 200 miles deal..

That supposed 455 looks a Lot like an Olds 403...
1971 was the last year for high compression engines if i remember correctly. I think the compression in 72 was 9:1 or less.
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