The nomenclature of engine power can get tricky. Brake horsepower, shaft horsepower, pound-feet (lb-ft), dynamometer ratings, revolutions per minute, engine load, and temperatures all play a part in ...

Ford's Godzilla V8 is a 7.3-liter monster that makes an impressive 430 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque, but it's far from the most powerful V8 out there.

The use of a dyno to measure horsepower and torque is a valuable tool for the racer. If you use the dyno just to see what kind of torque and horsepower numbers your engine is developing, that may be ...