351m horsepower
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Originally Posted by danlee
You would not gain any Horsepower, you might even lose some. You would gain torque at low RPM. It would be noticeable.
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Horsepower = Torque X RPM.
A retarded cam will produce maximum torque at higher RPM, than a 'straight-up' cam. It is the higher RPM that produces more HP.
A straight-up cam will produce maximum torque at lower RPM, and it will produce higher maximum torque. So more torque, less HP.
A retarded cam will produce maximum torque at higher RPM, than a 'straight-up' cam. It is the higher RPM that produces more HP.
A straight-up cam will produce maximum torque at lower RPM, and it will produce higher maximum torque. So more torque, less HP.
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Originally Posted by danlee
Horsepower = Torque X RPM.
A retarded cam will produce maximum torque at higher RPM, than a 'straight-up' cam. It is the higher RPM that produces more HP.
A straight-up cam will produce maximum torque at lower RPM, and it will produce higher maximum torque. So more torque, less HP.
A retarded cam will produce maximum torque at higher RPM, than a 'straight-up' cam. It is the higher RPM that produces more HP.
A straight-up cam will produce maximum torque at lower RPM, and it will produce higher maximum torque. So more torque, less HP.
Thanks for the explanation!
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