Posted by T.L. on January 08, 1999 at 21:49:16:
In Reply to: Re: Just say NO... posted by TBR on January 08, 1999 at 00:10:45:
What you failed to mention is that it's 240 ft.-lbs. @ 1600RPM and it just goes down from there. In the real world of performance, you need a good torque curve from 1500-3500 RPM. Otherwise, you "run out of steam" real quick. It is a good towing motor though...
: : Yeah, and about 80 ft.-lbs. of torque, right?...
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: : End result is 220 hp. If they had access to the Australian aluminum head you'd be looking at closer to 270 hp.
: >>> I did say "crazy". BTW the 1970 stock 250 is rated 240 ft lbs. The Boss 302 is rated 290 ft lbs.