torque question
torque question
(OP)
I want to use a cummins 12V 5,9 diesel engine to replace a blown chevy 540 BB. the diesel engine puts out 500 HP at 3000rpm with 945lbs at 2000 rmp.
If I would use a speed increaser gearbox of 1 to 2, I convert this to 1000HP at 6000 and 472ft lbs at 4000 wich actually lies close to my BB corrrect?
Questions:
Has anybody done this?
Any leads on a gearbox like this?
Thanks,
Raf
If I would use a speed increaser gearbox of 1 to 2, I convert this to 1000HP at 6000 and 472ft lbs at 4000 wich actually lies close to my BB corrrect?
Questions:
Has anybody done this?
Any leads on a gearbox like this?
Thanks,
Raf





RE: torque question
You can get a million ft. lb. torque from a lawnmower engine but it will take a LONG time to make one full revolution.
RE: torque question
RE: torque question
thanks,
Raf
RE: torque question
Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a different pitch prop?
Or are you using a jet pump?
RE: torque question
The bravo's can handle power and RPM, not torque