Thread: HP vs TQ question
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Old 07-16-2007, 12:25 PM
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Torque has no time function, HP does! It's all about HP. Transmissions and differentials can always increase torque but they don't increase HP. 800 Ft-LBS is not very useful at 100 RPM (waterwheel effect). 400 FT-LBS at 6,000 RPM is far more valuable.

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