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For anyone interested in the subject, today's Washington Times, in their weekely auto section has an article about how horsepower gets measured. For anyone intersted, the web address is:
<http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20031203-113912-8358r.htm>
<http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20031203-113912-8358r.htm>
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Hot Rod Mag has a article on dyno's and how they work also.
Good stuff to know,
Thanks
Hot Rod Mag has a article on dyno's and how they work also.
Good stuff to know,
Thanks
Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
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GM, in some cases, underrated its horsepower figures because of insurance and liability concerns
Hi
Nice article.
The above statement, I like most.
So, how many SAE or DIN or brake HP does my big block have?
Gunther
Hi
Nice article.
The above statement, I like most.
So, how many SAE or DIN or brake HP does my big block have?
Gunther
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