Will a Stock 489 handle 700hp?

Sounds like u were willing to take a big chance on an 8 3/4. U shouldn’t of even considered it. Kim

The "mechanic" as he calls himself, told me an 8-3/4 with a 742 could handle it if I'm not popping wheelies. From what you guys are saying I need a Dana. But I have a good strong race 489 in it now, the housing has a brace, my car weighs 2900 lbs empty, or so it says on the title, but that was with a /6. I have a 360 block in in now, and a 727 as opposed to the 904 it came with, so with me and mentioned mods maybe 3300. I do not plan on popping wheelies, just a smooth take off consistently should provide an et difference that would be impressive enough for an investor to find it interesting. I know a pro drag racer and may have to pay him to get the consistency on the peddle I need.

I don't plan on racing it in competition.