Quick Dumb HP question

Nixon1 · 02-08-2003, 04:36 PM

This is to just resolve an on-going argument between a friend of mine. He has always been a Mustang guy..big time. He knows all sorts of crap about them..mostly the classics, seeing as he owns a 65 289 3 speed auto. Now...he has always been the Ford guy, I the Chevy, so I know not to try to mess with him on Ford issues..but I have to disagree with him here.

On Fox-Body GT's, he claims the 5.0 HO engine makes 235 hp at the REAR WHEELS, and 285 at the fly. I think it's actually 235 at the fly... Which one of us is right?

PS-Even if I show him this he won't believe me..too damn stubborn..but at least I'll know I'm right, which is ALMOST as gratifying as proving him wrong.

Rev · 02-08-2003, 04:49 PM

215-225 at the flywheel depending on year.

Rev

NotchJohnson · 02-08-2003, 04:55 PM

yup, the 87-92 makes 225, the 93 was rated at 215. I think they are rated at 280 or 290 ft/lbs of torque so maybe he got his numbers mixed up. The 93 cobra was rated at 235hp, though people say it was underrated.

88workcar · 02-08-2003, 07:17 PM

Not asking would have been dumb, My pappy used to say, "hard head totes a sore a55" Enjoy the argument, it's healthy.

Nixon1 · 02-08-2003, 09:09 PM

True..nothing wrong with a good argument now and then..I just hate em. I get to mad about it. Guess I'm stubborn too.

FireFinder20 · 02-09-2003, 09:24 AM

it had a whopping 175 hp in 83...

210 in 86 w/f.i.

225 87-92

205 in 93, 235 Cobra (new hp rating system by Ford)

215 94 - 95

235 96-98 GT 305 Cobra

260 99 - 03 GT

320 99 Cobra

385 00 Cobra R

390 03 Cobra

off the top of my head

lx5091 · 02-09-2003, 03:53 PM

I wouldn't mind if the stock motor in my '91 fox could put 235 on the ground! Heck it's more like 175 at the rear wheels! Still fun as hell to drive. One day....

02-08-2003, 04:36 PM	#1
Nixon1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 432	Quick Dumb HP question This is to just resolve an on-going argument between a friend of mine. He has always been a Mustang guy..big time. He knows all sorts of crap about them..mostly the classics, seeing as he owns a 65 289 3 speed auto. Now...he has always been the Ford guy, I the Chevy, so I know not to try to mess with him on Ford issues..but I have to disagree with him here. On Fox-Body GT's, he claims the 5.0 HO engine makes 235 hp at the REAR WHEELS, and 285 at the fly. I think it's actually 235 at the fly... Which one of us is right? PS-Even if I show him this he won't believe me..too damn stubborn..but at least I'll know I'm right, which is ALMOST as gratifying as proving him wrong. __________________ '91 Mustang GT 5.0 AOD Daily Driver Current stats: NEW 302 short block, E-303 cam (@.050, 220/220, .498/.498, 110 degrees), 1.6 roller rockers, Performer RPM heads (aluminum, 1.9/1.6, 60cc chambers), Cobra intake, Granatelli 75mm MAF, Billet AFPR, Equal-Length Shorty Headers, Off-Road X Pipe, Flowmasters, 4.10 POSI 13.73 at 103.8, ~2.2 60'

02-08-2003, 04:49 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Flywheel 215-225 at the flywheel depending on year. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

02-08-2003, 04:55 PM	#3
NotchJohnson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 593	yup, the 87-92 makes 225, the 93 was rated at 215. I think they are rated at 280 or 290 ft/lbs of torque so maybe he got his numbers mixed up. The 93 cobra was rated at 235hp, though people say it was underrated. __________________ 89 notch-finally not stock!! ported gt40's, ported cobra intake, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, mac cai, lt's,prochamber, fms 1.6 rr, 125 shot.

02-08-2003, 07:17 PM	#4
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Not asking would have been dumb, My pappy used to say, "hard head totes a sore a55" Enjoy the argument, it's healthy. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

02-08-2003, 09:09 PM	#5
Nixon1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 432	True..nothing wrong with a good argument now and then..I just hate em. I get to mad about it. Guess I'm stubborn too. __________________ '91 Mustang GT 5.0 AOD Daily Driver Current stats: NEW 302 short block, E-303 cam (@.050, 220/220, .498/.498, 110 degrees), 1.6 roller rockers, Performer RPM heads (aluminum, 1.9/1.6, 60cc chambers), Cobra intake, Granatelli 75mm MAF, Billet AFPR, Equal-Length Shorty Headers, Off-Road X Pipe, Flowmasters, 4.10 POSI 13.73 at 103.8, ~2.2 60'

02-09-2003, 09:24 AM	#6
FireFinder20 I See Stupid People Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 47	Flywheel figures (adverstised) it had a whopping 175 hp in 83... 210 in 86 w/f.i. 225 87-92 205 in 93, 235 Cobra (new hp rating system by Ford) 215 94 - 95 235 96-98 GT 305 Cobra 260 99 - 03 GT 320 99 Cobra 385 00 Cobra R 390 03 Cobra off the top of my head __________________ 92 Lincoln Mark VII LSC Mods: 65mm Edelbrock TB and a conical K&N Visit Central Jersey Mustangs & Fords

02-09-2003, 03:53 PM	#7
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	I wouldn't mind if the stock motor in my '91 fox could put 235 on the ground! Heck it's more like 175 at the rear wheels! Still fun as hell to drive. One day.... __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

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