stupid question, but when did the compression ratios drop?
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Re: stupid question, but when did the compression ratios drop? (Bilyk)
1970 had high compression and gross HP figures
1971 had lowered compression and both gross and net HP figures
1972 had low compression and net HP figures
1973 added hardened valve seats
and
1975 added cat converters
The lower compression and hardened valve seats were getting ready for the upcoming unleaded gas and cat converters.
tom...
1971 had lowered compression and both gross and net HP figures
1972 had low compression and net HP figures
1973 added hardened valve seats
and
1975 added cat converters
The lower compression and hardened valve seats were getting ready for the upcoming unleaded gas and cat converters.
tom...
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Re: stupid question, but when did the compression ratios drop? (Bilyk)
For base engines :
1970 - 300hp 350cid - 10.25:1 comp.
1971 - 270hp 350cid - 8.5:1 comp.
1972 - 200hp 350cid - 8.5:1 comp.
The reason for the hp drop from '71 to '72 (to my understanding) is that BHP was now measured at the rear wheels instead of at the 'flywheel'....
However, I'm not sure why there was only a 30hp decrease from '70 to '71 when the comp. was so darn low.... you'd think it would be greater (maybe the '70 motor was more like 325-350hp) :chevy :seeya
1970 - 300hp 350cid - 10.25:1 comp.
1971 - 270hp 350cid - 8.5:1 comp.
1972 - 200hp 350cid - 8.5:1 comp.
The reason for the hp drop from '71 to '72 (to my understanding) is that BHP was now measured at the rear wheels instead of at the 'flywheel'....
However, I'm not sure why there was only a 30hp decrease from '70 to '71 when the comp. was so darn low.... you'd think it would be greater (maybe the '70 motor was more like 325-350hp) :chevy :seeya
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Re: stupid question, but when did the compression ratios drop? (verskel)
verksel, almost right on the horsepower rating strategy.
Pre-72, Gross hp was rated with the engine on the dyno with no accessories attached. Now the SAE Net rating is the engine on the dyno with ALL accessories attached.
There are no companies that rate the horsepower at the rear wheels. Kind of hard to sell a Mustang GT with 210 'Rear wheel HP' when the V6 Camaro has 200 'Flywheel HP'.:lol:
Pre-72, Gross hp was rated with the engine on the dyno with no accessories attached. Now the SAE Net rating is the engine on the dyno with ALL accessories attached.
There are no companies that rate the horsepower at the rear wheels. Kind of hard to sell a Mustang GT with 210 'Rear wheel HP' when the V6 Camaro has 200 'Flywheel HP'.:lol:
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Re: stupid question, but when did the compression ratios drop? (Bilyk)
I was going to guesstimate early '70s. But, why do that when we so many knowledgeable people on this forum. Way to go....guys!!
