Re: [FWDLK] FW: Horsepower Ratings

[Paul Holmgren <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave Stragand wrote:

> This was accidentally sent to the ‘request’ address.
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> From: Bill/Pat Helm [mailto:modiggers@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 7:03 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Horsepower Ratings
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> My 1959 Dodge CRL (Canadian) has a 361cid "B series" engine w/2bbl 
> carb. According to my Canadian shop manual, the A.M.A. horsepower 
> rating is 54.3.
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> Can anyone tell me what that means in U.S. terms?
>
> /s/ Bill Helm
>
> Concord, CA

I believe that this 'rating' is more for those states that taxes cars 
based on HP.
in the MOTORS manual for that time frame. all the Chrysler cars were 
simularly rated,
even the 375HP 300-C.


--
Paul Holmgren
2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hoosier Corps L#6

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