ir3333
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Now i've done it!
Unless it is not running.True but a running engine cannot produce zero torque or zero rpm, its always producing both which means is always making power.
I should have underlined "almost" I have seen the low numbers on a pto dyno for a tracror. The gauges barely move until the operator starts turning up the load. The only way an engine can produce "0" horsepower and torque is if it's not running.True but a running engine cannot produce zero torque or zero rpm, its always producing both which means is always making power.
here's a dyno print out ... comp XE268 on a nice ( I know) 355 chev. sm blk. with Dart heads.
Torque and HP values intersect at 5252 rpm just like always.It must represent somethng?
Torque is measured by the dyno. Horsepower is figured and not measured.now for the thesis. how does HP work as it regards to torque
now for the thesis. how does HP work as it regards to torque
Thank you. as in my case the *** dyno.Torque is measured by the dyno. Horsepower is figured and not measured.
Torque is measured by the dyno. Horsepower is figured and not measured.
Horsepower is a mathematical function of torque, as 273 and others have said. I should post a few of my redrawn dyno graphs... they all cross at 5252RPM, simple physics. No matter be it a lowly 318 or a race 436...Torque is measured by the dyno. Horsepower is figured and not measured.
Oh agreed. For sure. The Dyno software does the figuring. The dyno measures the torque and rpm of course and calculates the horsepower.Actually the dyno measures torque and rpm at the same time. Obviously rpm is the easier of the two. Even though hp is being calculated in essence it measuring the power of your engine.
you will have to manipulate a 340 with gears/ converter to react like a GS stage 1. atypicle generic GM motor with a long arm and tiny bore. I like bigger bore engines.Hi All,
As above states what's a small block ie. 340 drive like when it's got more torque than hp. They reckon hp sells cars, but torque wins races. I love torquey motors.
I'm looking at giving my motor some performance upgrades. Key thing is I don't want a high revving hsp motor. I usually don't rev past 5000rpm. I remember reading the stories on the I think 1970 Buick GS Stage 1's with 510ft/lb torque & 375 hp. I know this was under rated & a big block motor. Is this a good thing.
I was never in my life that skinny, nor that geeky; that's not me. but check out his pencil-box,lol.
They don’t always cross there.
LMAO! Ooooooo kayyyyyYessiree, they do.
Horsepower is King ! I manipulate torque with the combo.
I've always thought/heard that torque is King on the street and Horsepower is King at the track.
The reason being .... from my understanding... is by the time the HP is kicking in you're breaking the speed limit by a long shot. Speeding and street racing is illegal!
I've always thought/heard that torque is King on the street and Horsepower is King at the track.
The reason being .... from my understanding... is by the time the HP is kicking in you're breaking the speed limit by a long shot. Speeding and street racing is illegal!
LMAO! Ooooooo kayyyyy
Here's an interesting read on the debate: www.powerperformancenews.com/tech-articles/torque-vs-horsepower