bhp

[Johnny]

Sandy wrote:
> 
> At 01:34 PM 6/9/97 -0700, you wrote:
> >Tom, I can't tell if that is a serious question or not.
> >
> >If it is, the reason the hp ratings of today have reached the level of the
> >hp ratings of 71 and before is that modern engines are >much< more
> >efficient (ve) than in the old days, and they are built for higher rpm
> >operation (higher operating rpm = more hp for less torque).
> >
> >If the question was not serious, then the reason is the manufacturers now
> >use split fires and slick-50 for their dyno testing, which are worth at
> >least 50hp+.
> 
> Split fire plugs do nothing, and I doubt that slick 50 does much except
> clog the oil filters (no flames) just sounds a bit JC Whitney-ish, as 50
> free HP from that alone is on the edge of a bad joke.

Uh, it was a joke Sandy... I think. You been drinkin' coffee again? ;)

-j-