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kingeak
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06-15-12 05:54 PM - Post#2237604

Is anyone aware of any 62-65 409 motors that were rated <300 HP? I have my 409/425 (or so I thought when bought at auction).

I have my 63-409 at a repair shop and am being told this particular motor although it's a true 409, the HP rating is ~250 HP. Apparently he's looked up some of the engine ID's, (casting ID's??) and determined this is a "dealer replacement motor" from the mid 60's?

Something sounds "weird" aboout this and I was hoping to gain some additional knowledge prior to picking up the car on Monday.

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