Does freed horsepower = added horsepower - Page 2

coupe · 02-04-2006, 09:45 PM

What if c a t really spelled dog ?

TheJeanyus · 02-04-2006, 09:51 PM

Are you talking about that show on Nickelodeon?

Wicked · 02-05-2006, 10:07 AM

I'm pretty sure we're all saying the same thing in one way or another. Everyone here knows how an engine works.

1sicklx · 02-05-2006, 12:18 PM

at this whole thread

Craig K. · 02-05-2006, 02:09 PM

Interesting discussions.
I think in the end, the bore/stroke and RPM have the most influence on how much power you will be able to make, then everything you add to this takes away power, or in some cases (fuel type and force induction) will add power, however in the end the bore/stroke and RPM still will limit the power that was potentially there.

Such as a F1 engine, 3.0liter, V12 but at 19,000 RPM = the ability to make 750 HP.
However a 3.0 liter V12 production Ferrari engine at 8,000 RPM only equals around 550 HP.

Now I have completly forgotten what my point was, and were I was going with this so I will stop now.

Italian LX · 02-05-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig K.

Interesting discussions.
I think in the end, the bore/stroke and RPM have the most influence on how much power you will be able to make, then everything you add to this takes away power, or in some cases (fuel type and force induction) will add power, however in the end the bore/stroke and RPM still will limit the power that was potentially there.

Such as a F1 engine, 3.0liter, V12 but at 19,000 RPM = the ability to make 750 HP.
However a 3.0 liter V12 production Ferrari engine at 8,000 RPM only equals around 550 HP.

Thank you, Craig. That was basically my point. For a certain size motor, you can theoretically get a certain amount of horsepower out of it... however, you will be resticted by airflow and accesory drag.

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02-05-2006, 02:09 PM	#15
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Does freed horsepower = added horsepower Interesting discussions. I think in the end, the bore/stroke and RPM have the most influence on how much power you will be able to make, then everything you add to this takes away power, or in some cases (fuel type and force induction) will add power, however in the end the bore/stroke and RPM still will limit the power that was potentially there. Such as a F1 engine, 3.0liter, V12 but at 19,000 RPM = the ability to make 750 HP. However a 3.0 liter V12 production Ferrari engine at 8,000 RPM only equals around 550 HP. Now I have completly forgotten what my point was, and were I was going with this so I will stop now. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS