Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 01:05:58 +0100 From: "Doki" <dokinospamtroNspidar.com> Subject: Re: 320ft/lbs of torque?
Dexter J wrote: > Salutations: > > As some of the regulars will remember, I've got a spare and perfectly > functional steel block 1989 9000T engine in great shape with fresh > turbo ready for the stand in the basement. I am wondering if anyone > here would have any leads on high torque SAAB engine attempts in the > 320ft/lbs torque around the nospam RPM range? > > This goes to my other front wheel drive tart - the '77 GMC 260 > motorhome - which uses a surprising low HP but high torque stock 403 > olds engine to make 185hpnospam RPM and 320ft/lbs torque nospam RPM. > > I am finally setting in to drawing and planning the overhaul on our > hoopy 70's super van, think I can bring it's curb weight well into > the 8,500 pound range and I can't help but wonder if 320ft/lbs of > torque in the 3500 RPM range isn't *all that far* to go in the good > old long block SAAB engine.. I can give it a 3x6ft intercooler and > radiator in any thickness up to 6 inches each. > > Links, thoughts, considerations? 343ci is 5.5 litres. To get that much torque out of 2 litres or so you'd be running silly amounts of boost IMO. But I know naff all about turbos so I'm sure someone who knows what figures to use will come along in a minute and correct me. FWIW, SAAB get 258 lbft out of their 2.3 engine nowadays.
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