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Re: 300 hp in a crate?

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Subject: Re: 300 hp in a crate?
From: Franc Buxton <fab@dcs.warwick.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 15:32:06 +0100
Ian Crocker wrote:
> 
> > My co-worker has finally given me some information regarding the engine it
> > is a 5.0L engine that is used in the TVR Griffith.  It is rated at 340HP.
> 
> Those engines need a fair bit of work to make even 300HP.  TVR are well-known
> for making ambitious claims with the Rover V8.  I know a number of people
> who have had their engines tested in Griffith 500s and they usually make
> 260-270HP.
> 
        I second that! I too have seen these on a dyno and they do seem to
be somewhat enthusiastically rated, especially if you know the limitations
of that airflow meter and induction setup.

        At 5 litres, probably pretty torquey, though (340 _lb.ft._ wouldn't
surprise me...).

        Regards,
                Franc.
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