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Old 11-27-2006, 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?
 
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Old 11-27-2006, 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....
 
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Old 11-27-2006, 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
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 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
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 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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