DIY_EFI Digest V2 #197

[Harper, Kevin]

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>From: 	dzorde at geocities.com[SMTP:dzorde at geocities.com]
>Sent: 	Thursday, June 12, 1997 7:19 AM
>To: 	diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu
>Subject: 	RE: DIY_EFI Digest V2 #197
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>They still build the power machines in Australia.  Get the new GMH HSV GTR,
>stroked 305 to produce a 217kw 350 engine, get the optional APS supercharger
>kit fitted and you have a 307kw engine with massive torque straight from the
>factory line.
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>Now if only they could squeeze a set of turbos under the bonnet as well.
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>Dan     dzorde at geocities.com
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>>The engines talltom is talking about are the big blocks.  While they 
>>are not as common as they once were, it is not at all unusual for a 
>>port injected big block to turn 750 hp and 650 ft pounds.  Does this 
>>qualilfy?
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>>On the other hand, how common were 300+ HP small blocks in the '70s 
>>(almost all of them, now, are in the area of 300 hp).
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>>From:  cloud at peaches.ph.utexas.edu[SMTP:cloud at peaches.ph.utexas.edu]
>>Sent:  Wednesday, June 11, 1997 9:52 AM
>>To:  diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu
>>Subject:  RE: DIY_EFI Digest V2 #197
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>>talltom wrote
>>>Reguarding that Cloud following Tom around, I've heard that Ford 
>>retarded
>>>all their cams 8 degrees across all models in 72, and that may paly
>>>a part in the ford Hp ratings, although all mfg. hps dropped in that 
>>era.
>>>Tom also sez that hp ratings have come back up on the late models to
>>>higher levels than early 70's . My question is where?????  Show me
>>>all the 375-450 hp ratings today, never mind 550 ft.lb at 3000 rpm.
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>>dang, I took my book home .... I guess you'll just have
>>to trust me  8-)   (what I said was, I thought, is they have
>>come back *close* or *near* or something like that)
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>>Tom Cloud <cloud at peaches.ph.utexas.edu>
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