Common questions

How fast can a 23 hp engine go?

How fast can a 23 hp engine go?

23 HP VANGUARD LONGTAIL

PRODUCT TYPE: Longtail Engine
BEST ON: 16/18 x 38/48
WEIGHT (LBS): 178
SHAFT LENGTH (IN.): 72
APPROX. SPEED (MPH): 18

How fast is a HP?

Mathematically speaking, horsepower is the force needed to move 550 pounds one foot in a second, or 33,000 pounds one foot in a minute.

How big is a 12.5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine?

12.5 HP I/C QUIET ENGINES Model Series 286700 Displacement 28.4 cu. in. (465 cc) Bore 3.44 in. (87.3 mm) Stroke 3.06 in. (77.7 mm) Oil Capacity 48.0 fl. oz. (1.42 l)

How much horsepower does a 2, 400 pound car have?

That is, on the basis of your ¼-mile time, you can guestimate your engine horsepower. For example, a 2,400 pound vehicle with a quarter-mile time of 11.65 seconds is makisg about 300 horsepower. This calculator makes use of the formula:

What should my horsepower be at the end of a quarter mile?

That is, on the basis of your final speed through the traps, you can guestimate your engine horsepower. MPH at the end of the quarter mile Vehicle weight Estimated horsepower For example, a 2,400 pound vehicle with 300 horsepower should make it through the quarter-mile in 11.65 seconds, with a trap speed of 117 miles-per-hour.

How much shaft horsepower does a boat have?

Shaft horsepower is to be the actual uncorrected engine horsepower less drive train losses. Adjustments of -5 to -10% of corrected dyno figures are typical. The constants above are from close to 20 years ago. There have been so many changes in hull design that today they are not even close.

12.5 HP I/C QUIET ENGINES Model Series 286700 Displacement 28.4 cu. in. (465 cc) Bore 3.44 in. (87.3 mm) Stroke 3.06 in. (77.7 mm) Oil Capacity 48.0 fl. oz. (1.42 l)

How much horsepower is needed to run a ¼ mile?

Figure your ¼ mile time. This chart shows how much horsepower is needed at the flywheel to run an Elapsed Time in the ¼ mile. This chart is under optimal conditions.

How to adjust idle speed on Briggs and Stratton 12.5?

Turn the idle speed adjustment screw slowly until the vacuum gauge reads around 1750rpm with the engine running smoothly. Remove the vacuum gauge and reattach the rubber vacuum hose. Shut the Briggs and Stratton 12.5 HP engine off.

That is, on the basis of your ¼-mile time, you can guestimate your engine horsepower. For example, a 2,400 pound vehicle with a quarter-mile time of 11.65 seconds is makisg about 300 horsepower. This calculator makes use of the formula:

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