This is less of a question and more of an invitation for discussion.
I have no gauge of what horsepower means. I understand what it IS but it isn't something I can imagine in my head.
I have never driven a Bronco. My Bronco was handed down to me non-drivable. 90% of my experience driving stick (the only time I've ever had to consider RPM, gearing, or horsepower) is in my 1982 Landrover Series 3. The 2.25L Diesel in my Rover puts out a whopping 62 Horse Power. First gear with the factory 3 speed in the Bronco sits right in-between 1st and 2nd on my rover (adjusting for the current oversized tires). Aside from trying to maintain 50mhp uphill I've never felt the Rover was detrimentally lacking in power. Obviously it isn't winning any races but it is a truck. I can comfortably pull away from a stop light in second gear.. Once, accidentally, in 3rd.
The other 10% of my stick experience is in an 09 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4 door. My father felt it was lacking power so he supercharged it. I always found this hilarious because, according to the numbers, he added more horsepower to his engine with the super charger than my Landrover even has stock. Granted, he often towed a boat with his Jeep.. But my Rover is a retired tow truck itself so there's that. I also did the final drive gear ratio out for the Jeep and have similar results. with the 35s on it 1st gear on the Bronco sits in-between 1st and 2nd on the Jeep.
Given the number of threads I've read about increasing horsepower and dissatisfaction with the factory gearing I just feel like I'm missing something.
I have no gauge of what horsepower means. I understand what it IS but it isn't something I can imagine in my head.
I have never driven a Bronco. My Bronco was handed down to me non-drivable. 90% of my experience driving stick (the only time I've ever had to consider RPM, gearing, or horsepower) is in my 1982 Landrover Series 3. The 2.25L Diesel in my Rover puts out a whopping 62 Horse Power. First gear with the factory 3 speed in the Bronco sits right in-between 1st and 2nd on my rover (adjusting for the current oversized tires). Aside from trying to maintain 50mhp uphill I've never felt the Rover was detrimentally lacking in power. Obviously it isn't winning any races but it is a truck. I can comfortably pull away from a stop light in second gear.. Once, accidentally, in 3rd.
The other 10% of my stick experience is in an 09 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4 door. My father felt it was lacking power so he supercharged it. I always found this hilarious because, according to the numbers, he added more horsepower to his engine with the super charger than my Landrover even has stock. Granted, he often towed a boat with his Jeep.. But my Rover is a retired tow truck itself so there's that. I also did the final drive gear ratio out for the Jeep and have similar results. with the 35s on it 1st gear on the Bronco sits in-between 1st and 2nd on the Jeep.
Given the number of threads I've read about increasing horsepower and dissatisfaction with the factory gearing I just feel like I'm missing something.