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Horsepower from 350 tbi with center bolt heads?

The horsepower output of a 350 TBI (Throttle Body Injection) engine with centerbolt heads varies significantly depending on several factors:

* Year of manufacture: Different years had slightly different specifications and tuning.

* Modifications: Has the engine been modified with performance parts like a camshaft, intake manifold, headers, etc.? These significantly alter horsepower.

* Condition: Is the engine well-maintained? A well-maintained engine will produce more power than a neglected one.

* Specific application: Was it in a truck, car, or boat? The intended application influenced tuning.

Stock, un-modified: A completely stock 350 TBI with centerbolt heads (typically found in some older GM trucks and SUVs) would likely produce somewhere in the range of 170-230 horsepower. This is a broad range, and the actual output would depend on the factors listed above. It's closer to the lower end of that range unless it's exceptionally well-maintained.

Modified: With modifications, the horsepower could easily exceed 300 horsepower or even more, depending on the extent and type of modifications.

In short: You can't give a precise horsepower figure without more information about the specific engine. The range provided above is a reasonable estimate for a stock engine, but any modifications dramatically change the output.