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    Posted: September-04-2004 at 2:52am
If the stock 351 gives a peak of 240hp at 4600 rpms, how much would it put out at 2300. Assuming no modifications are done to the engine, is there a formula used to figure it out, or do I need to cruch the numbers thru a Dyno program?
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To answer your question, yes, this can be computed, but there are about 85 variables in the mix. Probably be a whole lot simpler to call PCM and ask for a copy of the horsepower/torque curves for the engine.

I am sure you have seen these before in hot rod mags.

Just out of curiousity, why would you want to know the mid-range hp?
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For a crude backup to a fuel guage. In my truck, I use the odometer and in the aircraft we use basic fuel consumption chart /drag charts. It may not work, but my thinking is based on an engine needs .5 lbs of fuel/horsepower/hour to deliver peak horsepower. Regular gas weighs approx 6 lbs a gallon. On paper I get 240 hp at +/- 4600 RPM. (240)(.5)= 120 / 6 = 20 gallons/hour at WOT. This works out to be more or less accurate in reality.
     Cruising at 2300, I am curious if I could make it to a place on the river and back without needing a tow or extra Jerry cans. Not a lot of refuel options in the wildlife refuge.
     I know there are many varibles but I didn't know if anyone already knew the numbers for a stock engine and standard day parameters. Its trivial but I had some down time and started pondering....
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