whats the diffrence between

g161stroker · backyard mechanic Joined: 06 Jun 2002 Posts: 533

rwhp and hp (i know the actual diffrence) im just talking like calculation wise say 124 rwhp what would that be in hp

tx1975 · tinkerer Joined: 21 May 2002 Posts: 321

do u mean betwwen the hp at the flywheel and the wheels, think u loose about 20 percent ???

Frederick Stienheld · petrol head Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719

20 - 30 percent I believe.
Naturally it depends on the quality of your drivetrain

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between

1kw = 1.34hp
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goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

i think it would be safe to assume:
124 times .3 equals 37.2

124 minus 37.2 equals 86.8

so bank on about 85 or so rear wheel horses

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

thats assuming drivetrain losses of 30%

cheers,
justin

g161stroker · backyard mechanic Joined: 06 Jun 2002 Posts: 533

nah this engine is 124 @ the rears

MR_GEMI · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between

then add 30%...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................nerrr
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goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

sorry bout that, i whipped out the calculator and everything

SOBIL · rice boy Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 43

DONT add 30%
find 130%
there is a difference. =]