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#479265 12/06/2008 6:59 PM
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What is the difference in a regular 283 engine and a 283 powerpack pls. Thanks Peter

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As I recall, the early powerpack engines had different heads, a 4 bbl carb and dual exhaust. Maybe some of the inhouse experts can add to or correct this.

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Waldo has it right. The compression ratio was higher.


They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
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great thats what i thought thanks guys...Peter


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