desktop dyno!

Eric Bryant BRYANTE at ghsp.com
Thu Aug 2 18:19:53 GMT 2001


> From: Marteney, Steven J. [mailto:smarteney at xlvision.com]
> Subject: RE: desktop dyno!
> 
> For purposes of absolute measurement this method assumes NO drivetrain
> losses.  Also, this doesn't account for any slippage, tire or 
> clutches.

In lower gears, the inertia of the rotating components of the engine and
drivetrain can also be quite significant, so this method will give a
more-accurate representation of power that's actually getting to the rear
wheels but won't necessarly reflect flywheel horsepower.

Eric Bryant
mailto:bryante at ghsp.com
http://www.bryantperformance.com 
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