Another stupid question?

Discussion in 'Dyno Stuff' started by Annu Kumar, Apr 3, 2007.

  1. Annu Kumar

    Annu Kumar Full Access Member

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    I know BHP stands for brake horsepower. And I Know the dyno uses a brake.
    So when you have 500 bhp does it mean the same thing as 500 rwhp?
     
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    SilvrSRT10 Full Access Member

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    Nope. 500 at the crank. You lose HP through the drivetrain. Dyno's measure rear wheel horse power (RWHP).
     
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    FlyingLow Active Member Supporting Member

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    BHP stands for Barrel Horse Power (I think). Which means 500 HP at the crank. Then you lose some through the tranny and end up with your RWHP.
    BHP-Drive Train Loss=RWHP
     
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    Break Horse Power (BHP) is the horse power at which things start breaking.:eek:
     
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    ahh good one! we are lucky to have something that can break itself straight from the factory!