Real HP loss numbers

A70Duster at aol.com A70Duster at aol.com
Fri Mar 12 06:03:48 GMT 1999


Was wondering (induced by all the talk with computers recording spark signals
and computing HP) what are the actually losses in drivetrain.  I've heard the
torque converter is 97% efficient at part throttle and 2 hp at U-joints (I
don't believe, that's 1500 Watts at each joint).  Looking at tranny (auto and
standard) u-joints, ring and pinion, bearings, spider gears, axles....

Sorry, it's off the beaten path, oh well    :)

Mike



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