best engine to build!!!!!

Even though the factory HP rating of these engines was an abysmal 190 hp, the torque was right where it always was, 275 plus.
The culprit behind the low power numbers....is what it always is.

Lack of Performance Oriented Fuel Induction (2bbl, or dual TBI, or smogged 4bbl)

Daily Driver OEM Camshaft lift (under .450") and duration under 264*

2 into 1 restrictive/quiet exhaust system with or without cats

8.8:1 Compression (which is "good/ideal" for pump gas and boost)