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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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..guess this would be a noob question, whats the most accurate and way to measure your horsepower and whats the easiest way to measure horsepower?
 
Old Nov 27, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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accurate and easiest way to get an idea is find out waht engine you have and then look up the specs...but just remember most hp specs are bhp, not whp....
 
Old Nov 27, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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with a dyno machine.............


but if your car is stock.... just guess.LOL


i dont remember what my HP is buy i know its not engouh BUT i wanted more MPG.LOL
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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if you take your car to a track and get a 1/4 mile time there is a formula to figure out your hp. It prolly wont be the most accurate but its a starting point.


http://www.dragtimes.com/drag-racing...tors-tools.php
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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http://autos.msn.com

has listings for gross stock horsepower ratings. On average, net horsepower is around 70% of gross. If your engine has more than 100,000 miles, there is a good chance it is less than the listing due to a loss of compression.
 
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