Impala While undergoing many facelifts in its history, the Impala has proved itself to both civilians and police forces as one of the most capable 4-door cars GM has ever offered. Currently moving towards its 10th generation the Impala is one of the longest lasting and popular models.

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Old July 26th, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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I have a 65' Impala with a stock 283 with headers and a rebuilt powerglide. I want to get more HP out of my 283. Where do I start?
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Yeah it used to have a 2 bbl carb on it, but I put a Holly 4 bbl 650 cfm I think with an electric choke.
Old July 26th, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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i know the old heads are getting hard to find now a days ,but if you could find some old power pack head's off a 327 325 hp engine with a mild hydraulic cam would wake it up .650 carb and a good dual plane intake .you got the carb i dopnt know what intake .
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