Wheelbase/HP Relationship?? - Page 2

RJ Sledge · 10-05-2008, 10:24 PM

Is this something that every combo has, or is it just certain ones? The reason I ask is that there are several engine combo's that are identical and depending on the wheelbase of the vehicle they have different HP ratings?

Whats up with that? For instant, Mopar 383/330 is rated at 280 in a big car and 287 in a small car(soon to be 294). Same motor, just different HP ratings. The only difference is the wheelbase 116/108.

The motors are identical.

This does not seem right. If it is right how come this is not done with the Fords and Chevrolets?

Later RJ

10-05-2008, 10:24 PM	#1
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 503 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Wheelbase/HP Relationship?? Is this something that every combo has, or is it just certain ones? The reason I ask is that there are several engine combo's that are identical and depending on the wheelbase of the vehicle they have different HP ratings? Whats up with that? For instant, Mopar 383/330 is rated at 280 in a big car and 287 in a small car(soon to be 294). Same motor, just different HP ratings. The only difference is the wheelbase 116/108. The motors are identical. This does not seem right. If it is right how come this is not done with the Fords and Chevrolets? Later RJ