250HP?? Where?
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250HP?? Where?
I have a question for all you guys. Is that number based at the crank or rear wheels?
If it is based at the Crank how much of the 250HP are we losing at the rear wheels. I'm hoping not much.
If it is based at the Crank how much of the 250HP are we losing at the rear wheels. I'm hoping not much.
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from the factory, engines are always rated at the flywheel, 'cause it's obviously higher... who would give up a marketing advantage by quoting a number 10-15 hp lower than it would be at the flywheel??
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Well I plan on putting mine on the Dyno as soon as get it. I plan on documenting all mods with the HP increase each time. I have a bud that works at a car shop.
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Originally posted by RotorGeek
Well I plan on putting mine on the Dyno as soon as get it. I plan on documenting all mods with the HP increase each time. I have a bud that works at a car shop.
Well I plan on putting mine on the Dyno as soon as get it. I plan on documenting all mods with the HP increase each time. I have a bud that works at a car shop.
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I will see what I can do. If he can I will let you know. I am also looking into some Home Dyno kits. I'm also looking into some Home dyno kit that allows you to do it all with a Laptop. I don't know how good that system is.
http://www.charm.net/~mchaney/roaddyno/dyno.htm#what
http://www.charm.net/~mchaney/roaddyno/dyno.htm#what
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Originally posted by revhappy
Would there be more drivetrain losses with a longer wheelbase?
Would there be more drivetrain losses with a longer wheelbase?
plastic and carbon, i think.
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Originally posted by welles
Typical drivetrain loss is on the order of 18 percent, so figure around 205 at the rear wheels.
Typical drivetrain loss is on the order of 18 percent, so figure around 205 at the rear wheels.
For example, a Miata in the 100 - 200 rwhp range has a drivetrain loss of about 26 hp. It isn't 26% or 13%, it's close to a fixed 26 hp. In the 200 to 300 rwhp range, it might be 30 hp, maybe up to 35 hp loss.
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Originally posted by Goldenhue22
However 26 HP is still out of the maximum HP which can be converted to a % loss.
However 26 HP is still out of the maximum HP which can be converted to a % loss.
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Gordon
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