The change was in the early 70's, and GM grossly over-estimated hp before that.
1972 I believe. A few engines were actually under-rated, during the sixties. The Camaro 302 in the early Z-28 was rated at 290 hp. The L-88 427 was rated at 435 hp. Both engines produced more than their rated power.
Rick
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