Michael400
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What's is considered decent horsepower and torque at the wheels for a 383 and 400 and 440 for a charger
I think 1000 hp is decent. Perhaps rephrase the questionWhat's is considered decent horsepower and torque at the wheels for a 383 and 400 and 440 for a charger
Yep, it's enoughI think 1000 hp is decent. Perhaps rephrase the question
I think you can make 1000 HP, with any of the base engines in the original post, but streetable, hell no. They get 6000 plus HP, in top fuel Hemi's, but only a quarter of a mile at the time and then it's rebuilt.I think 1000 hp is decent. Perhaps rephrase the question
Yep.I think you can make 1000 HP, with any of the base engines in the original post, but streetable, hell no. They get 6000 plus HP, in top fuel Hemi's, but only a quarter of a mile at the time and then it's rebuilt.
About 325-350 is normally achievable with the basic add ons.I should have been more specific like what's good horsepower and torque with a mild cam intake exhaust heads maybe a little bit of compression raised and a 727 automatic no blower and no always tuning it and no stroking kit
Ooops. That would be flywheel hp, not wheel hp.1 to 1.1 hp/cubic inch, if done well.
I like your thoughts, but I believe 1.2-1.5 HP is easily attainable and have street manners and enough vacuum for power brakes.1 to 1.1 hp/cubic inch, if done well.
Ohhh woow at the wheels? That's really goodI like your thoughts, but I believe 1.2-1.5 HP is easily attainable and have street manners and enough vacuum for power brakes.
I recently built a 383 for a 67 Satellite that I'm expecting 375-385 HP out of. Stock bore and stroke, Lunati cam, less than 500 lift, and stock closed chamber heads with bigger valves and port work. I will install a stock Carter carb, but not the one that came on it stock. I will use the GTX 440 version, 4326S. It's an old school built, proven in the past.
Probably not at the wheels, sorry for the confusion.Ohhh woow at the wheels? That's really good
That sounds about bang on from what I've seen.I assume at least 20-25% drop at the wheels with an auto, compared to crank.
So I would say a nice 400, making 400 crank hp, would have around 300 whp, depending on how good the converter is.
My first version of this 440 with the 4.15" crank turned 369 HP at 5400 rpms.I assume at least 20-25% drop at the wheels with an auto, compared to crank.
So I would say a nice 400, making 400 crank hp, would have around 300 whp, depending on how good the converter is.