How much hp??
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How much hp??
How much power do u think my 12a bridgeport will make. mods: weber 48dcoe.weber manifold.dlidfis.ac delete.convert to electric fan. header wrapped rb header. rb exhaust with no silencer . im wanting to get into the high 13s if i cant im going to run the 12a until i can afford a 13bt swap
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It's very hard to accurately predict the hp of a ported motor. Even using the exact same template, two engines will never be ported exactly the same way.
Which bridgeport template did you use?
Did you port it, or did a shop (which one)?
Single or dual-pipe RB exhaust?
In any case, I'm sure it will make fair power, and since you seem to be building it as a drag racing car, then you shouldn't mind sacrificing drivability for 1/4 mi performance. With that in mind your choices of a 2bbl carb on a bridgeport make sense. You'll definitely want to spend some good quality tuning time with it on the dyno though, to get the carb dialed in.
I won't even guess at the power, since I would most likely be off by a long shot, but my guess is "it will make good power for what you want"
Jon
Which bridgeport template did you use?
Did you port it, or did a shop (which one)?
Single or dual-pipe RB exhaust?
In any case, I'm sure it will make fair power, and since you seem to be building it as a drag racing car, then you shouldn't mind sacrificing drivability for 1/4 mi performance. With that in mind your choices of a 2bbl carb on a bridgeport make sense. You'll definitely want to spend some good quality tuning time with it on the dyno though, to get the carb dialed in.
I won't even guess at the power, since I would most likely be off by a long shot, but my guess is "it will make good power for what you want"
Jon
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im not sure of the template or who even did it when i got the car it was already ported but was running a holley 850 carb and didnt run so great with that carb and its a single pipe rb its mostly going to be a weekend warrior just out to
smoke some people
smoke some people
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Sounds very similar to my mates setup but he's running a different exhaust, he's making around 220 - 230 hp. Depends on as said above: the port size and shape etc. My mates is a full cut bridgy.
My 13B large extend port still smokes him though hahaha!
My 13B large extend port still smokes him though hahaha!
