bobfist
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Many says the horsepower dropped alot in 73, but they changed the SAE GROSS to SAE NET 1972 and thats a big difference, would a 266 HP 351c 4v 1973 make around 300 if in GROSS ratings then...
Notice that in 72 Ford started with net hp ratings; and between 72 and 73, the 351C 2V went from 8.6:1 to 8.0:1, and lost 9 hp at a .6 point loss of comression, and were rated by the same standard. As you can see, the difference in power between 71 and 72 is 77 hp at a .4 point loss in compression - the biggest difference is in the method that they were rated.
Notice that in 72 Ford started with net hp ratings; and between 72 and 73, the 351C 2V went from 8.6:1 to 8.0:1, and lost 9 hp at a .6 point loss of comression, and were rated by the same standard. As you can see, the difference in power between 71 and 72 is 77 hp at a .4 point loss in compression - the biggest difference is in the method that they were rated.