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Re: Ford motor HP question

To: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>
Subject: Re: Ford motor HP question
From: Phillip Babcock <phillipbabcock@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 19:55:44 -0400
Simon

Based on what I have seen on my Dyno your "guestimate" of 180 - 200 for
a Twincam 1600 is real close. Some as high as 210hp.
Mine is "presently" 150hp at flywheel =128 at rear wheels.
Phil Babcock
72 Lotus Elan (26R mods) Vintage Racer (both car & driver)

Simon Favre wrote:

> Myles and others,
>
> A question has come up on another mailing list. What are typical BHP
> figures for the Lotus/Ford twincam motor in full race trim? How
> about a LEGAL Formula Ford? How about a Ford 105E Formula Junior?
>
> My "guestimates" based on other discussions are:
>
> 180-200 BHP Lotus Twin Cam 1600
> 120-130 BHP Formula Ford 1600 in legal vintage trim
> 110-120 BHP Ford 105E Formula Junior motor
>
> Simon

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