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g161stroker
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 3:21 pm    Post subject: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

rwhp and hp (i know the actual diffrence) im just talking like calculation wise say 124 rwhp what would that be in hp
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tx1975
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 3:41 pm    Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

do u mean betwwen the hp at the flywheel and the wheels, think u loose about 20 percent ???
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Frederick Stienheld
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 4:54 pm    Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

20 - 30 percent I believe.
Naturally it depends on the quality of your drivetrain
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Gene FJ20DET
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:03 pm    Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

1kw = 1.34hp
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:58 pm    Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:59 pm    Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

thats assuming drivetrain losses of 30%

cheers,
justin
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g161stroker
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 6:10 pm    Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

nah this engine is 124 @ the rears
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MR_GEMI
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 6:11 pm    Post subject: Re: whats the diffrence between Reply with quote

then add 30%...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................nerrr
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2003 6:43 pm    Post subject: lack of sleep Reply with quote

sorry bout that, i whipped out the calculator and everything
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SOBIL
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:30 pm    Post subject: CORRECTION. Reply with quote

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