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Old 05-15-2014, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AL427SBF View Post
If you're not hung up on Ford then an LS7 in a BDR would be VERY SWEET. Ample room for growth with that 427 SBC which already produces great power.

505 horsepower @ 6200 rpm
475 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpm
7000-rpm redline
Read more: LS7: The Largest, Most Powerful Small-Block Ever Built

Make a simple cam change and you have 680 hp and corresponding torque. BDR + LS7 = 1 high tech screamer.

Good luck, I'm sure whatever you decide will work out fine, test driving each is a wise decision.
Ahem...

So what "simple cam change" adds 175 hp?
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