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You've just proved everything we've been trying to explain to you (have a read of the 2nd image concerning brake horsepower)
Gross horsepower is not a true measurement, it is just an "estimate" i.e a guess
Theoretically, with no friction and maximum efficiency, you could probably see over 300hp from a B16B. It this possible though? No, as it's just a number thrown out of thin air.
The way you describe about changing other bolt-ons such as intake/header etc not increasing power, then the same can be said for camshafts as well then. They won't increase the power at all, as all it is doing is increasing the efficiency i.e taking the power level closer to the max. potential of the head.
As far as horsepower measurements stand, there is only one number that is used as a baseline, and that is the manufacturers quotation of brake horsepower i.e 185bhp
Gross horsepower is not a true measurement, it is just an "estimate" i.e a guess
Theoretically, with no friction and maximum efficiency, you could probably see over 300hp from a B16B. It this possible though? No, as it's just a number thrown out of thin air.
The way you describe about changing other bolt-ons such as intake/header etc not increasing power, then the same can be said for camshafts as well then. They won't increase the power at all, as all it is doing is increasing the efficiency i.e taking the power level closer to the max. potential of the head.
As far as horsepower measurements stand, there is only one number that is used as a baseline, and that is the manufacturers quotation of brake horsepower i.e 185bhp
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