Need Opinions. Have nothing to compare to.
Define lazy......What are you used to driving? lol.
(torque x rpm)/5250 =hp
Working it backwards, I see you have available 292 ft lbs at 2250rpm. NET 292.
That's more than a 69 340 can muster at peak.
That's more than my HO360 can put out until nearing 4000, And there is NOTHING lazy about my 360.
Do the compression test, then you'll have a better idea of what's going on.
Thanks AJ,.... That was kind of the point of this whole thread. I don't have much to compare to, not knowing what kind of numbers others are getting. I appreciate you giving me points of reference! You always read these articles where people claim to be getting these big monster horsepower and torque numbers, and then you see what your car did and it's no where near those other numbers. The tech running the dyno for me said he calls their dyno "The Great Deflator" because people are always expecting bigger numbers than what they get. I DID overhear him telling one of the other techs that it must be a fun car to drive with the torque it is building in that light body,.... and it is! :thumbsup:
It has been a while since I have driven these older cars though and like I said, I have nothing recent to compare to, other than what I'm feeling with my butt. The only thing I have to compare to that is reasonably close is my 2010 Challenger R/T (Sold it to buy this Cuda). I would say it feels fairly comparable to that in power (but this is more fun), but the numbers don't line out, and I never checked to see what my Challenger had for power, but if you believe the dealers, they are claiming 372Hp/ 401ft/lbs. I assume that is at the motor though, not the wheels. From what you are telling me though, I am seeing respectable numbers and I should appreciate what I have and enjoy it.
And I'm ok with that! I did just order a compression tester that arrived last night. Soon as we get a decent day, I will do a compression check to see where it is at.
Quick question,.... Compression check,.... Engine warm, all plugs removed, and carb throttle plates blocked open,.... Correct??
Other than that,.... I think I will turn my focus and money to getting the Charger lined out while I enjoy driving the '67. I may still play around with learning more about what I have in the Barracuda, but I'm not going to go out of my way to try to pull more power out of it. Not for now anyways.....:lol:
Thanks everyone!! I learned a ton, and will still look into things you suggested to tweak it in. I just may not dive into pulling it apart just to find out specifics.
Mark
