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Originally Posted by Jims Mongoose
Yes you are right, I don't know about the Fords HP capability yet. Glad to see as you say our engines making some good power.
I just remember from my drag days, that engines that can make power higher in the RPM range and keep the car in a gear longer usually won the race.
I just think that we need that, maybe not as high as 7500 but our small blocks making power higher say to 7000 or a little above would remove some stang advantages.
Jim
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Those cars also are difficult to drive on the streets because they are build for high rpm power, not low rpm torque. Variable valve timing can help to overcome that.
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Originally Posted by 87GNX
the boss 302 is already 450+ they underrated it as well as the gt which is more like 430 hp....I have seen plenty of dynos that prove it's very close with drivetrain loss %. Anyways, Ford has to match or surpass the z/28 with this new gt 350 or it will be a huge fail and egos hurt across the board. the chief mustang engineer is as passionate as big al. these guys LOVE their job.
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The Road Runner is SAE net 444 HP and 380 TQ. I don't see how it can be underrated unless SAE is lying.