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  1. TonyG714

    Spark Timing, Rod Ratio, Crank/Piston Offset

    There's alot of talk on the discussion board at http://www.ford-trucks.com about the subject especially as it relates to 460 motors. The consensus is that cam retarding was done for emission purposes. This was recently stated and confirmed by a ford mechanic with 27 yrs experience. Many guys...
  2. TonyG714

    HP values from Dynos

    Highest torque rating within the desired power curve seems like it is the goal to pursue. If the torque figure is computated as HP it doesn't matter. For drag racing purposes, getting max torque at a high rpm range seems to be the goal to gain the benefit of engine RPM's For boating, a...
  3. TonyG714

    HP values from Dynos

    Larry) i'd rather have an 800 HP / 600 lbs. Torque engine than a 600 HP / 600 lbs. Torque engine i'll go faster with the 800 HP engine everytime !!! Tony)A 800HP/600lb torque motor would probably have a wide torque curve rather than a peaky/jumpy one or else have torque point in a higher RPM...
  4. TonyG714

    Impulse Engine Technology

    Here's a Thread to discuss any new developments or ideas for the Impulse engine ideas as found at http://www.fl.net.au/~impultec/index.htm Currently if anyone know's of other websites discussion this "Impulse" engine or anyone knowing of other information, I'd be interested in...
  5. TonyG714

    HP values from Dynos

    Larry, This question belongs in this thread rather than in the other thread where I asked it: If HP rating is a factored result of Torque, arent' we just chasing squirrel tales if we constantly rate and judge our engines by HP ratings? Or is HP a viable rating as it includes engine momentum...

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