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01-22-2010, 07:26 PM | #26 | |
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Re: How much HP do I need for easy passing at 60mph?
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01-22-2010, 08:04 PM | #27 | |
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Solid. Reliable. Power to spare. This combo has been pushing these trucks around for 40yrs w/o issue....
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01-22-2010, 08:47 PM | #28 |
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Re: How much HP do I need for easy passing at 60mph?
You sound swap in a cummings Loads of the fun stuff you need to pass. Also swap the injectors and put a six shooter, and propane injection. Then you'll be moving in no time.
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01-22-2010, 10:19 PM | #29 |
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Re: How much HP do I need for easy passing at 60mph?
BB motor= lots of torque + good passig/pulling capabilities.It's that easy.No matter what gears you have.
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01-23-2010, 12:20 AM | #30 |
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Re: How much HP do I need for easy passing at 60mph?
Well I cannot talk in GM-speak since my stuff is weak, but my Dodge 2500 LB QC HEMI w/345 Hp can get up and go at 60mph and pass all day. I carry about 1500 lbs of tools and etc in it all the time. It has 3.73:1 gears.
For a gasser you will need to get some revs out of the engine for real bursts of power, so lower gears are a must.
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01-23-2010, 12:46 AM | #31 |
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Re: How much HP do I need for easy passing at 60mph?
The answer to your original question has been addressed...But, if you wanted to just haul the bike you could go a different route depending on how low your Subaru is. You could just get a utility trailer and haul the bike with your Subaru. That's what I ended up doing with my Forrester. The bike is light enough that the 4 banger has enough oomph, and I'm getting 27 mpg with the trailer. I don't think I can get that with my 350\350 with 4.10s. And the bike is much easier to load on the trailer after a long day riding.
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01-23-2010, 12:58 AM | #32 |
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Re: How much HP do I need for easy passing at 60mph?
I have ~280HP and ~330 ft/lbs of TQ in my 4,000 Bonneville, and it passes people just fine, and gets 30 mpg on the freeway. Supercharged 3800 FTW!!! I'd say 300-350 HP should be plenty of HP to pull, but not tear apart the entire truck.
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