318 LA hp and torque question

okiemike said

Im new to the mopar world so I would like to ask a question regarding my 69 notchback barracuda w/318 La. The book states this engine is 230 hp @ 4400 rpm and 340 lb torque @ 2400 rpm. It is bone stock with the orig. intake and 2 barrel carb and single stock exhaust. If I install a SP2P 318 edlebrock alum. intake and 600 cfm carb. along with dual exhaust what kind of hp and torque increase would I be looking at? Thanks

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Okie Mike

That 230 HP rating @ 4400 RPM's was way over-stated by Mopar.

As per the NHRA Horsepower Ratings, the 1969 '318' put out 195 HP.

* First Step > Dual-Exhaust will help immensely.

On the Edelbrock #SP2P, it was designed for Low-End Torque and Economy,
as it has small runner-ports to go along with a dual-plane style.

Many call it, the 'Motorhome Intake'.

The carburetor base is designed for a Thermoquad or Spead-Bore style
carburetor.

You won't gain much in Horsepower with this Intake, but the Low-End
Torque will get a 'bump'.