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ScampMike said:
I have had people tell me that with the fan, the 727 and the Ford 9" I am probably losing at least 40HP and probably more like 60 - or more...
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I would think the gross HP to drive the 727 and the 9 wouldn't be 'too' huge over what it would take to drive a 904 and 8.75 (or whatever you replace it with). I think the net difference probably isn't huge, unless of course you're looking for every last 1/10 at the dragstrip..
 
Ben Drinkin said:
I would think the gross HP to drive the 727 and the 9 wouldn't be 'too' huge over what it would take to drive a 904 and 8.75 (or whatever you replace it with). I think the net difference probably isn't huge, unless of course you're looking for every last 1/10 at the dragstrip..
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agreed, the 8.75 eats about the same as the ford 9 inch. Now the dana 60 while stronger, eats about 60 horses roughly. Most of your 3 speed autos are gonna eat essentially the same. It's the modern electronic control transmissions that will suffer more power loss, though usually just 5-10 hp.
 
dukeboy_318 said:
when I was working as a dyno tester, we normally figured on a 25-35% drop in power at the rear wheels vs flywheel power depending on transmission and type. More power loss in new autos than older ones.
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Hey Chris, FYI...the modern Mopars (like my SRT) have drive train losses more in the 15-18% range. For my '06 SRT it is around 16%.

The Hellcat is down in the 12-15% range.
 
Just got off of a teleconference with my colleagues in Australia...Coor's Extra Gold time here now!
 
Ben Drinkin said:
Boogers! Lots and lots of boogers!
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straightlinespeed said:
Full stomach huh?
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@halifaxhops
Made it over to Surplus City. Just got a few things. If I ever need fabrication supplies I will be there. Big bolts, metal plates. Lot of stuff you just don't see around.

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So I decided that a flat '69 stock hood with a T/A scoop in satin black might look pretty good on the GTS.

Hmmmm...I might need to buy an extra hood just to have the option...

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MomsDuster said:
Howdy Dave! Low 80's right now here. Not ready for this weather.
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I think we were around 70 today. As much as I am done with Winter, I wish the grass would stay dormant a bit. Looks like I will need to mow it soon. And the weeds are already out of control. :mad:
 
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