Displacement - 454cu

Horsepower - 270hp @ 4000 RPM (SAE Net)

Torque - 390ft-lbs @ 3200 RPM (SAE Net)

Bore & Stroke (in) - 4.251 x 4.00

Compression Ratio - 8.5:1

Firing Order - 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery (Standard) - Model Number 1980149
    Number of Plates per Cell - 90
    Cranking Power @ 0 deg F (Watts) - 3750
    Capacity @ 20 hr Rate (Amp. Hr.) - 76

Carburetor - 4bbl Rochester Quadrajet
    Manual - 7042215
    Automatic - 7042220

Oil Capacity - 4.5qts

Generator (Standard) - Model Number 1100566
    Amps - 37

Generator (With RPO C60) - Model Number 1100843
    Amps - 61

Generator (With RPO K85) - Model Number 1100917
    Amps - 63

Starter -
    Manual Transmission - Model Number 1108418
    Automatic Transmission - Model Number 1108430

Distributor - Model Number 1112052
    Centrifugal Advance (Crank Degrees @ Engine RPM)
        0 @ 857 RPM
        2 @ 1143 RPM
        14 @ 2000 RPM
        22 @ 3900 RPM
    Vacuum Advance (In Crank Degrees)
        0 @ 8" Hg
        20 @ 17" Hg
    Point Dwell Setting - 29 - 31
    Ignition Timing (BTDC) - 8 deg
    OEM Spark Plugs - AC-R44T

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