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Old 12-01-2010, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by blykins View Post
a 450hp 408W will fit stouter than a 500hp 347.
What does this mean?

A 450hp 408 only needs to run about 5500 rpm but will have about 450 ftlbs of torque.

A 500 hp 347 will need to run about 7000 rpm, but will only have about 400 ftlbs of torque.


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