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    Yes, I have checked and cross-referenced my facts. It would seem that the base spec Ford RS200, in 1986, got 205 bhp out of a 1.8L, 300 out of the same engine in a higher state of tune, a 350bhp, a 450hp works car, aswell as a high spec 2.1L version estimated at a power output of between 550 and 650 hp(depending on who you ask).

    Quite potent for a little four pot, eh?
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    Does anybody remember the Toyota Eagle MkIII? Output was 750hp from 2.1L.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slicks

    You still dont understand that saying? Theres no replacement for [adding] displacement, only alternatives. Going FI for example is an alternative, not a replacement, because there are more downfalls to it, than adding displacement (to an extent).
    you haven't disappointed me here, I was even considering to specifically mention you in my post , but you took the bait graciously without that. Well done
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    you haven't disappointed me here, I was even considering to specifically mention you in my post , but you took the bait graciously without that. Well done
    This'll really get you going, Americans quite often used 1hp/cubic inch for a relative judge of whether an engine was good or not in the 60's and 70's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fpv_gtho
    This'll really get you going, Americans quite often used 1hp/cubic inch for a relative judge of whether an engine was good or not in the 60's and 70's.
    me going? me thinks Slicks would be the one
    Anyway he will also be delighted with Callaway's latest project, a 4-litre DOHC V16, intended BHP 550...
    http://www.callawaycars.com/V16/
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    Originally Posted by Slicks directed at our esteemed Henk4
    You still dont understand that saying? Theres no replacement for [adding] displacement, only alternatives. Going FI for example is an alternative, not a replacement, because there are more downfalls to it, than adding displacement (to an extent).
    So tell us all the advantages and disadvantages Slick, I cant wait

    If you increase the bore of an engine to it maximum, you run the risks of fragile cylinder walls, if you increase the stroke the piston speed goes up so the available revs will be less because the piston speed is increased in relation to rpm's


    remember Henk as Slick has already stated/insulted many people on this forum, re the HP/litre argument. Its a redundant argument, that only NOOBS and engine builders worry about . At the moment we are chucking out our 2litre turbo boat anchors out of our race cars and installing the superman of all engines - faster, lighter, stronger than all other engines ever produced the MIGHTY CHEVY LS-X engine, its only weakness isnt Kryptonite but piston slap J/K Slicks
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    Quote Originally Posted by charged
    So tell us all the advantages and disadvantages Slick, I cant wait

    Oh, please, not again
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    Quote Originally Posted by derekthetree
    weight?
    real world fuel economy?
    having a higher HP/L rating doesn't mean your engine is lighter...

    Although increasing a small engine's specific output would increase total power without increasing weight it brings up the next issue I stated.

    The higher specific output means more energy is being wasted... The higher the Hp/L rating the worse the fuel economy (normally)

    You wanna lose weight? build your engine with lighter materials
    You wanna keep good fuel economy? don't increase the specific power and run leaner...

    .... The last part is really general so no hissy fits ok?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sweeney921
    I'm quite sure they dyno the engines at the crank. It's not made up.


    They manage to post such ridiculously quick times (0-60mph in ~1.5 seconds), but they never weigh more than 10 pounds and their wheels are 2-3 inches in diameter, which maximizes their torque. So saying that they post nasty fast times doesn't support any claim that they have powerful engines. Their quickness comes from a super low hp/lb.

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    Very true, i went of topic, but lets take this into consideration: a company that can make a 5 cilinder radial engine that you can hold in one hand, surely can measure precisley it's horse power.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hightower99
    The higher specific output means more energy is being wasted... The higher the Hp/L rating the worse the fuel economy (normally)
    is that fuel economy as expressed in units consumed over a given period or expressed as units in relation to the absolute performance. Increased performance will require more energy....
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    Ferrari engines do the math
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    Quote Originally Posted by sicilian973-2
    Ferrari engines do the math
    Cough fanboy cough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hightower99
    having a higher HP/L rating doesn't mean your engine is lighter...

    Although increasing a small engine's specific output would increase total power without increasing weight it brings up the next issue I stated.

    The higher specific output means more energy is being wasted... The higher the Hp/L rating the worse the fuel economy (normally)

    You wanna lose weight? build your engine with lighter materials
    You wanna keep good fuel economy? don't increase the specific power and run leaner...

    .... The last part is really general so no hissy fits ok?
    I highly disagree. Its all about creating a steady combustible mixture in the cylinder. that can be done at lots of revs (high hp/litre) just as well...i think
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    Quote Originally Posted by hightower99
    having a higher HP/L rating doesn't mean your engine is lighter...
    like-for-like wrt power, it does.

    Quote Originally Posted by hightower99
    The higher the Hp/L rating the worse the fuel economy (normally)
    normally, the higher the L rating the worse the fuel economy.
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    vAyren has 3000hpz itz da best.

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