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Old 03-22-2010, 09:29 PM
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Re: What does engine horsepower depend on?

This is really quite simple. An engine is really just an air pump. The more air it moves the more power it will make. It's really is that simple.

Also, horse power is just a derivative of torque. In reality, horse power is very arbitrary number.
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