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Old 01-09-2009, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Dominik View Post
Please correct me, if I am wrong:
According to the above: 500Hp (80%) at the wheels result in 625Hp before the 20% drivetrain losses. Add losses for mufflers and accessories (55 to 60Hp) and the output at the flywheel is 680 to 685Hp.

Dom
Yes, I think to get 500 at the wheel you'll need to be putting out in the hi 600's when the engine is out of the car and sitting on the dyno running free... maybe more.
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