how much horse power do i have

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Apr 2, 2002 | 12:36 AM

mzspeed7

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From: Greenville SC

how much horse power do i have

hey i was just wondering .. my freind ahs a 86 n/a and he has a K&N filterracingbeat header adn a 3in stiaght pipe to a "muffler".. ported adn polished upper adn lower intake.. and the 5th adn 6th port wired wide open ngk plugs and wires... thats the main basic stuff.. i was just wondering if anyone has a inda on how much horse power i have.. i ran the the drag strip adn ran a 9.9 last time.. and spun second.. well lat me knwo thanks

Apr 3, 2002 | 02:03 PM

RexRyder

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9.9 in the 1/4 mile?

Apr 3, 2002 | 02:08 PM

Rpeck

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From: Stockton, CA

9.9 in a 1/8 mile maybe

Apr 3, 2002 | 02:14 PM

rico05

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No way a n/a could run a 9.9 1/4. Mabye like 180hp.

Apr 3, 2002 | 02:24 PM

tmak26b

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go dyno it, then you will know

Apr 3, 2002 | 02:29 PM

peejay

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You can't really calculate power from E.T., you need to know the MPH.

I'll assume 70mph.

9.9 in the 1/8th figuring a car + driver weight of about 2900 pounds is about 155hp. (This assuming a 9.9 $ 70 equates to a 15.44 @ 88, and car + driver weighs 2900lb)