In-Car Dynomometers

[Brian Lane]

On Fri, 11 Aug 1995, Ric Rainbolt wrote:

> At the risk of getting flamed, I would like to say "me too".  I would like
> to include a 3-axis acceleromter circuit on the ECU I'm currently designing
> and it would be nice to exploit them as much as possible.  Someone mentioned
> having worked out the math for G's <--> HP (given mass and time, I guess)
> and I would definately like to see that math, if possible.

  Well the basic HP formula is:

    Weight(in lbs) x Acceleration(in Gees) x Speed (in MPH)
    -------------------------------------------------------
                            375

  The Auto Math handbook is also useful for various formulas.

   Brian

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