General Vehicle Discussion/News Non-Mustang Vehicle Chat, Other Makes

310 rwhp

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 07:03 PM
  #1  
adrenalin's Avatar
Thread Starter
I Have No Life
 
Joined: May 26, 2004
Posts: 10,605
Likes: 2
Thumbs up

If someone has 310 rwhp, approx how much hp is at the crank?
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 07:31 PM
  #2  
Tone's Avatar
V6 Member
 
Joined: January 30, 2004
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
I depends. Losses from the flywheel to the wheels vary depending on the efficiency of the drivetrain. Automatics tend to stink up a bit more power than manuals and the overall losses vary from model to model.

The rough rule of thumb I've read is around 12 - 15% loss for manuals and 15 - 20% loss for automatics, but individual results may vary.

Using the 15% loss figure, 310 RWHP would convert into 356.5 flywheel horsepower.

Keep in mind that the SAE net standard automakers use is also done at a consistent temperature and tightly controlled proceedure, so comparing an individual RWHP test, under different conditions, converted to flywheel horsepower, will only give you an approximate number for comparison.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:49 AM
  #3  
adrenalin's Avatar
Thread Starter
I Have No Life
 
Joined: May 26, 2004
Posts: 10,605
Likes: 2
ah, thanks for the info.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
09-gt/cs
GT Performance Mods
9
Oct 15, 2015 10:03 AM
MustangGTCS13
2010-2014 Mustang
9
Sep 17, 2015 07:38 AM
tj@steeda
2015 - 2023 MUSTANG
0
Sep 16, 2015 06:44 PM




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:21 PM.