How much horsepower does a 350 79 Chevy pickup have?

The horsepower of a 1979 Chevy 350 small-block V8 pickup engine varied depending on the specific configuration and options. There wasn't one single horsepower rating. You'll find a range from approximately 145 to 170 horsepower. To know the exact horsepower of a *specific* 1979 Chevy 350 pickup, you'd need to look at the vehicle's original documentation or the engine's casting numbers.