Auto Vs. 6-Speed power lost to the wheels

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10-18-2004, 10:29 PM

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Auto Vs. 6-Speed power lost to the wheels

Does anybody know the percentage of power lost in transistion to the wheels for and auto, and a 6-speed, if i have an auto and down 316rwhp and 341rwtq, when i had the lid and cut out, what is that at the engine?

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10-19-2004, 12:01 AM

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I think I've heard 15-18% for manuals but I'm not sure for autos. Maybe about 20%..

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10-19-2004, 01:20 AM

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I thought it was 12-15% for manual and 15-18% for automatics.

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10-19-2004, 01:59 AM

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I thought it was 12-15% for manual and 15-18% for automatics.

Bingo!

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10-19-2004, 09:25 AM

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I buddy of mine on the same dyno, same setup, lost 45 HP to the wheels going from a 5 speed to a turbo 400 in a mustang, with a blower!

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10-19-2004, 11:10 AM

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Thanks for clearing that up.

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