L78 vs COPO in 69 ('real' engine horsepower ratings)

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L78 vs COPO in 69 ('real' engine horsepower ratings)

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08-01-2023, 10:56 AM

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One of the old tricks the manufacturers used was to take the HP reading (to be reported to the world) at a LOWER rpm and use that, eventthough the power band was still advancing up. One of the tools to keep the insurance companies happy...

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