horsepower

quick ? how much horsepower does a 1974 stock 302 5.0L have in it

 

Do you want an actual number or the factory rating?

 

either or works

 

It was rated at 140 - 142 hp depending on the source but it actually produced a bit more than that

 

thanks

 

what about a stock 71 250 i6?

 

http://dixiemaverick.com/DMengspec.html

 

Bet it doesn't push much over 100 at the wheels.

 

With a 20 percent loss through the driveline it should be like 112 WHP, and thats not taking into consideration the condition of the motor. So it could be even less.

 

Yeah I remember some guy dynoed his 70 something F code 302 and had something like 93 HP at the wheels. He had a C-4 so that accounted for some parasitic loss but geez...

Ford built these motors like tractor motors. Their torque peaks at around 1800 RPM They are all done by 3500 RPM in stock form.

 

Isn't there a lose of horses over the years do to engine wear and tear?

 

but cant you regain it through a tune up?

 

Yessss, as cylinder walls tend to wear they lose pressure. Other things also cause a loss of HP, like carbon build up. Worn out carbs, etc.

 

Only if your tune up is a rebuild

 

So that 100 would be more like 70 to 80 horses.