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69XR7
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From: KC,MO
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 01-08-2004 01:23 PM

My 390 is rated at 320hp. How accurate is that from 1969, also does anyone know what a '69 cougar with a 390 ran in the 1/4?

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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99

posted 01-08-2004 07:42 PM

It's about 20 high in the real world.
4 speeds with 3.25 gears could run high 14's @ 95 or so MPH.
Automatics were mid to low 15 second cars in stock form.

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