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  • Patrick M.
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    • July 20, 2012
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    #1

    290 versus 315 HP

    Does anyone know what the difference between a 290 HP 1959 engine and a 315 HP 1960 engine is?
    Thanks, Patrick McPherson (55168)
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    • Mike E.
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      • February 28, 1975
      • 5138
      #2
      Re: 290 versus 315 HP

      There was no 315hp engine in 1960, despite GM plans and ads. Larger heads with 1.94 valves actually came in 61.
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        • Joe M.
          Very Frequent User
          • February 1, 2005
          • 590
          #3
          Re: 290 versus 315 HP

          here is a link to a thorough discussion between the 290 and 315 engineshttps://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?54309-1960-Fuel-Injection-290-or-315
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