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what gas consumption reading per engine could be logical?
15 gal/hour per engine for example at 5000 rpm... does that make sense to you?
That is what my floscan tells me but I feel it must be more than that... Any idea on that? |
Which engine and h.p.?
Type boat? |
check the other thread.
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454-485 hp in F35-7 1989
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A good rule of thumb is 10% of Hp @ Wot = GPH.
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From past experience I would say it is burning 46-54 gph.
The above would be correct if near max rpm. My 502/465s burned right at 47 gph wide open throttle. They were carb motors..efi should be a tad more effecient. |
46-54 per engine or for both?
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Originally Posted by tigweld
(Post 2259156)
A good rule of thumb is 10% of Hp @ Wot = GPH.
my 350 HP 454 mags would burn ~ 28 GPH WOT (accurately calibrated (<2%) Floscan) |
Originally Posted by jeff32
(Post 2259173)
46-54 per engine or for both?
your real GPH is about 30 GPH WOT on those 385's been there done this! I just can't tell you off the top of my head after a few years and on my 5th 12 hour night shift which switch to change! call tech! they are fantastic and will give you the answer! |
If you are making 450 HP at 5000 RPM. My math says at .5 lbs of gas per HP you will use 225 lbs divided by approx 7 lbs per gallon = 32 gal per hr per engine. The FloScan should be reading in range of 29-35 gal per hour per engine
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