[Healeys] Engine HP

[David Masucci]

Gary,

Just curious, what's the drivability like compared to a stock engine?

Dave
BJ8


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Black" <gblack at hextrans.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 5:52 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Engine HP


> 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