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How horsepower is measured...

Posted: 12/5/03 5:31pmMessage 1 of 3
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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>
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How horsepower is measured...

Posted: 12/5/03 6:15pmMessage 2 of 3
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http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20031203-113912-8358r.htm

Hot Rod Mag has a article on dyno's and how they work also.
Good stuff to know,
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Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

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How horsepower is measured...

Posted: 12/19/03 10:50amMessage 3 of 3
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Kayl, Luxembourg
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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? |headscratch|

Gunther
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