# i have 2 SBC questions having to deal with HP

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**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [January 21, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-2-sbc-questions-having-to-deal-with-hp/187560 "2007-01-21T19:11:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-2-sbc-questions-having-to-deal-with-hp/187560/30 "2007-01-23T14:01:39Z")

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> [@GTI \> lancer i believe.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gti-lancer-i-believe/20605/86):
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> as long as its tuned well on high octane gas it may be around 400-420hp…but it seems like a mismatch. usually that high compression wants a much bigger cam, and better intake manifold. even heads would show big improvements in power on that motor

care to share why the cam needs to be bigger?

see, the car is running like crap now, if it was possible to drive it, i would prolly get 4MPG, and the plugs would be fouled out a mile down the road… :embarassd

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