[Healeys] Engine HP

[Bob Spidell]

Gary,

What kind of fuel are you running?


bs

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Bob Spidell         San Jose, CA        bspidell at comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Gary Black" <gblack at hextrans.com>
> Thought the group might be interested in the figures from a dyno run on
> my latest race engine. Peak horsepower is 230 at 6400 RPM (HP was still
> increasing at that point but afraid to run the engine above 6400). Peak
> torque is 202 at about 5000 RPM. The engine has headers, triple HD8
> carbs, Denis Welch aluminum head, domed pistons with compression ratio
> about 10.8 to 1, high lift full race cam (don't know the cam specs, my
> engine builder is keeping that a secret), Mallory dual-point
> distributor, stock block and crank, stock valveltrain.
> 
> Putting the engine on a dyno was an interesting experience. We were able
> to complete the run-in period and check the oil pressure, water
> temperature, fuel/air mix, and fuel consumption in a controlled
> environment. Definitely will put all future rebuilt engines on the dyno
> before use.
> 
> These old engines have a lot of power potential!
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Gary K. Black, AICP
> President
> Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.
> 40 S. Market Street, Suite 600
> San Jose, CA 95113
> 408-971-6100 x15
> FAX 408-971-6102
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