Cams timing and all that

[Clare Snyder]

Bernie Jacobsen wrote:
> 
> Does anyone know if there is a relationship between a torque curve and a
> BSFC (fuel consumption) Curve?
> 
> On many diesels, the peak torque corresponds to the lowest fuel consumption
> per brake horse power hour.
> 
> On gasoline engines???  where can I  get BSFC curves for gas engines (454
> Chev)?
> 
> ^Bernie
Maximum fuel mileage on a stock 454 will be acheived at 2800RPM - which
is the max torque RPM for the engine. on the 350 diesel, it would be
1600rpm
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