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Horsepower and torque numbers?


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So my 1999 auto 24v came with  215 hp 420 ft lbs torque After 275 rv injectors and old style edge on high add 100 hp so 315 hp what’s my torque ft lbs now ?  And how are these numbers figured out.  

i would like to understand 

Why is a new ho Cummins 420 hp and 1000 ft lbs of torque  then.  I’m trying to understand

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Well there is much more to it. You can change the torque number just by changing tires. So final ratio will impact the final HP/TQ. Then there is rotational mass less rotational mass the quicker to accelerate and more torque is passed to the tires. For every one pound of rotational mass you remove that is like taking 8 pounds off the frame. This is why true racing rear slicks are super light. Then I can dive into engine functions like timing. Currently I've got a tune capable of 28 MPG. My empty EGTs are like 500 to 550F at 65 MPH. So less drag and proper gearing setup you can get efficiency up which means you not wasting energy in heat. Excess heat is wasted power. This includes axles, transmission, engine, etc.

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