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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Hi I want to know what's the difference between (bhp) and (hp)

does some body have the blueprints of the chasis of de 69 vette

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. In scientific discourse the term "horsepower" is rarely used because of the various definitions and the existence of an SI unit for power, the watt (W). However, the idea of horsepower persists as a legacy term in many languages, particularly in the automotive industry for listing the maximum rate of power application of internal-combustion engines.

The 'B' is just a simple way of saying "At the rear wheel."

Brake or net horsepower (power delivered directly by the engine) minus frictional losses in the transmission (bearings, gears, etc.), equals

See the link below for an AIM manual. It'll give you almost any fast or part you need on your Vette. It's a valuable tool.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.68.186

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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I think filling out a profile should be required before allowing someone to post.
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