As I was browsing the web last night, I happened on a snowmobile site that had dyno tests on a 98 494, and a 02 493. Just as I have always suspected, the 493 makes LESS peak power then the 494. Not a huge difference, About 2 HP and 2 ft LB's torque. But at least enough to call the motors Equal! OK, I know, the 98,494 did have RAVE, but as everybody knows, RAVE helps lower rpm transition, after 5500 the valves are wide open anyway. And lets not forget, in 02 the 493 had the big 40 mm carbs, and the evil balance tube, and still made less HP! I tried to post the pictures on the f500 photos section, but no luck. Anybody that can post pictures, I will be glad to send them so you might get them up for all to see. Remember folks, this is a snowmobile testing site whom I bet has no idea there is such a thing as F500 cars. ( in other words, they don't have a dog in this fight). If this is not enough to get rid of the 50 pounds, I don't know what is! ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________
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