Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE DARK KNIGHT

so your saying if the ecotec has an 11.0:1 compression and revs higher it will turn those numbers

HP = [Torque*RPM]/5252

RPM is a direct influence on power. The higher you can spin your engine, the greater potential for power, provided you can flow enough air for that given RPM. That's how sport bikes, Formula 1 cars, etc. can make so much power with a small displacement. They rev like crazy.

	Mallard Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rochester Hills, MI	Quote: Originally Posted by THE DARK KNIGHT so your saying if the ecotec has an 11.0:1 compression and revs higher it will turn those numbers HP = [Torque*RPM]/5252 RPM is a direct influence on power. The higher you can spin your engine, the greater potential for power, provided you can flow enough air for that given RPM. That's how sport bikes, Formula 1 cars, etc. can make so much power with a small displacement. They rev like crazy.