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Old 06-09-2011, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray View Post
Why rated it as a 225 hp if it puts out 242 hp?
Same with the 250 hp...
All engines make more hp without a lower unit. When they test them at the factory it is done on a bench test with no lower unit. You loose up to 20% of the crank shaft hp once you install the lower unit. Same thing with vehicles....with no transmission and rear end you have a significant amount of more hp.
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