[Diy_efi] timeframe to get equal fuel distribution

Alexei Pavlov alexis.pavlov at st.com
Wed Mar 19 10:01:24 GMT 2003


shannen at grolen.com wrote:
> 
> Alexei Pavlov wrote:
> 
> > Don't look at the power but rather at the torque.
> > As a member of this list you must know that there is a little difference
> > between these two measures, and that hp is unimportant in the same way
> > as processor frequency is to estimate its computing power.
> 
> I have a new appreciation for "HP" ratings.  As I increase boost on my
> front wheel drive car, I have found myself wishing for traction.  The
> turbo makes great amounts of torque which results in burned tires,
> difficult launches, and a car that does great on a dyno but can be
> passed by an angry bicyclist if I apply only a little too much
> throttle.  For this application, I'd rather be moving the torque peak
> higher into the rpm range, making more hp, than making more torque.

You've just checked that the rule 'No more than 200hp on front wheels'
is still working :-) You simply need a traction control system.

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