WOAH... don't think thats right?

[dweezle]

In the tech library they say my engine(327 2 bbr)produces 250 HP, somehow I don't think thats right, would it make sence for the 327 to produce more HP than a 401? so assuming thats wrong what is the HP out-put of my engine? (327ci, 2bbr carb, no upgrades)

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[jeepnut7]

According to the chiltons those specs are right. 250hp and 340ftlb torque. The 327 was a hoss of a motor!

[porkchop]

Negative, in '74 or sometime near then they change the way the measured torq from the flywheel to the rear wheels (I am not sure where they measured it but I am sure some one will correct me). The 327 put out about 150 to 170 hp in todays measurements. Do a search on this subject and you can find a better answer or wait for better answers. I have been drinking so I am just not sure anymore http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[bignblue]

In the muscle car days, horsepower was measured on a 'naked' motor--no accessory drives, no tranny hooked up, straight exhaust. Because these figures weren't very 'real world' manufacturers were forced to change their method of measurement to a more 'net horsepower' approach vs the 'gross horsepower.'

Notice the relatively low compression ratios on AMC motors? There's no way a normally-aspirated (borrowing from Scotty's big word stash) motor with compression that low can make those horsepower figures.

[tucsonrick]

In my 1968 Motors auto repair manual it says under general engine specs., 1965-68 J-100 Series, V8-327, 2Barrel, Compression Ratio 8.70, Max. Brake H.P. 250@4700 rpm, Max. Torque lbs.ft. 340@2600 rpm, Normal oil pressure 55 ibs. Thats right out of the book, hope it helps.
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