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my car has 13,000 horse power

Old 08-02-2004, 03:44 PM
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Default my car has 13,000 horse power

but due to drive train loss i only have ~320 at the wheels


... I dunno i'm bored
Old 08-02-2004, 04:04 PM
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That's a pretty big loss. My 87' Accord has 100 horsepower but only puts about 50 or 60 to the wheels because of elevation and drivetrain loss.
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that is a big loss,maybe you have a slipping clutch or verter.i would definately getr that checked out.if you are that bord go check out my post BASTARD DEALERSHIPS.its a long entertaing read!
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Originally Posted by LSONE
but due to drive train loss i only have ~320 at the wheels


... I dunno i'm bored
have you dynoed it? guessing the number never tells the whole story, maybe its closer to 13,000 than you think


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