5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
Well its alot newer engine. Technology has come a long way since LT1's. And HEMI's usually tend to yield more HP. Here is a good site on how a HEMI is different from other engines. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/hemi.htm
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
Better flowing cylinder heads with a more efficient and powerful cam. Cant beat R&D. Especially after 13 years.... someone has to make more power over that amount of time...... well except for Ford. LOL
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
As mentioned, 13 y/o technology in the LT1.. that really dates back to '65 cept for some cylinder head flow technology, reverse flow cooling, and optical distributor...
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
The 5.7 liter motor in my '77 doesnt even make 200hp and could only get 20mpg if I coasted downhill with my foot off the pedal. 
But yeah like people said, our motors are just old. They came out in '92 in the Vette so theyre actually 14 years old! You cant be top dog forever.
But yeah like people said, our motors are just old. They came out in '92 in the Vette so theyre actually 14 years old! You cant be top dog forever.
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
Originally Posted by MeanGreen97Z
Better flowing cylinder heads with a more efficient and powerful cam. Cant beat R&D. Especially after 13 years.... someone has to make more power over that amount of time...... well except for Ford. LOL
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
Originally Posted by 2000GTP
Ford solved that problem by just straping on a blower.
Ford engine development Guy 2: "Hey, let's just force it through."
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
Originally Posted by 2000GTP
Ford solved that problem by just straping on a blower.
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
Originally Posted by JakeRobb
Ford engine development guy 1: "Hmmm, we can't get our heads to flow enough air. Anyone have any ideas?"
Ford engine development Guy 2: "Hey, let's just force it through."
Ford engine development Guy 2: "Hey, let's just force it through."
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Re: 5.7 hemi - 5.7 lt1 ?? why more horses on the hemi
Originally Posted by MeanGreen97Z
That's not a solution.... that's a crutch. Can I throw a blower under my hood and see who is faster?