Engine horspower output
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Engine horspower output
Hey, I was wondering if anyone new the original horspower output for a 1985 EFI 302 motor. I am looking to upgrade the performance a little and was wondering around where I'm starting at. I know it's about 17 years old with around 140k miles, but it seems to be kicking still. Anyone have a clue?
-Ry
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hey Ry, i believe that engine was factory rated at 205hp...but factory ratings mean just about nothing because they are simply estimations. with 140k miles, you're probably looking at a decent amount of blow-by(cylinder leak-down), if it hasn't been rebuilt in its lifetime...with all those conditions, you're probably looking at close to 100-150hp to the wheels...torque is a different story. gearing can play tricks on ya too. if you have towing gears, it will still feel pretty ballsy, cruising gears will make it feel more sluggish. hope this helped ya out, take it easy.
-Don
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Here is a snip from an article I read related to Bronco history. I don't see why the specs would be much different for the F-150:
" 1985: had some engine changes. the I-6 now had a serpentine belt. The big change was the 302, multi-port EFI. HP for the 302 was now 190 and torque was up to 285 at 3,800rpm, from 130 at 3,800rpm. The torque increased from 222 foot pounds at 2,000rpm to 285 foot pounds at 2,400rpm. This motor was avail in California only with a manual trans. The 351 and 351 HO motors were optional. ... "
" 1985: had some engine changes. the I-6 now had a serpentine belt. The big change was the 302, multi-port EFI. HP for the 302 was now 190 and torque was up to 285 at 3,800rpm, from 130 at 3,800rpm. The torque increased from 222 foot pounds at 2,000rpm to 285 foot pounds at 2,400rpm. This motor was avail in California only with a manual trans. The 351 and 351 HO motors were optional. ... "
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Thanks for the info guys I appreciate it. It's not impressive but at least I kind of have an idea of where I'm starting at. Thanks
-Ry
1985 F-150 4X4 6inch Skyjacker lift, C-6 tranny, NP208 transfer case, 35inch BFGoods AT's, 4.56:1 F/R, Detroit locker rear, True-Trac front.
-Ry
1985 F-150 4X4 6inch Skyjacker lift, C-6 tranny, NP208 transfer case, 35inch BFGoods AT's, 4.56:1 F/R, Detroit locker rear, True-Trac front.
