"Normal" Parasitic Loss: Flywheel HP to RWHP

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02-26-2010, 11:44 PM

NC94Vette

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"Normal" Parasitic Loss: Flywheel HP to RWHP

What is the normal loss (in actual HP or as a percentage) from HP measured at the flywheel and HP measured at the rear wheels?

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02-27-2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NC94Vette

What is the normal loss (in actual HP or as a percentage) from HP measured at the flywheel and HP measured at the rear wheels?

Generally speaking, average approximate, 12% for manual trans, 15% for automatic trans., is typical .

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02-27-2010, 09:10 AM

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I agree, ballpark figures.

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