what were the high performance 455's rated at out of these cars.

 

had like 2 min to post that up above.., what were the high performance 455's out of the 72 toronado's rated at for power. got a buddy who is offering to sell me one of them out of a 72 and says its a high performance one with the good heads on it. if anyone can please let me know that would be great thanks.

 

According to my trusty dusty Chilton's from 1972, the Toro engine made 250hp-375 lb/ft of torque with a dual exhaust.
455 with a stick trans made 270hp, w-30 made 300.
Single exhaust lo-perf made 225hp.
Sooooo, it is up to you to decide what you think high performance is, and what it is worth to you.
Jim

 

Wow performance from the toro's really took a dive down since 69! what heads are considered the "smog heads" so i know what to watch out for. thanks.

 

If it is a good running engine, at a decent price, I would snag it. It would have the same basic power as the 71, net calculations changed that for 72-hence the difference in rated power.

Plus you can run this one on the fuel we have today.

This engine could actually get you into the high 13's, power wise, with some good tuning, and smart parts added on.
Even with the q-jet, stock long block, stock camshaft.

You should also get big valve heads with this engine.

How much is it???
Jim

 

what is he asking for the engine? should have big valve Ga heads. not a smog engine.

 

The big block smog heads you want to watch out for are "J" heads. However, everyone tells me they can be made to flow as good as anything else. I don't know that from personal experience just heresay.