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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Drive Train Power Loss
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Wed, 25 February 2004 10:09
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I know it varies based on different setups, but does anyone know what the average drive train losses are for FWD, AWD, and RWD?
I read somewhere that front loses about 19%, Rear about 27% and rear about 37%, but I have been noticing some people posting what I would call low power figures (based on theory - I don't have much experience with Dynos for real) for the mods they have done to their engine.
So anyone? Have I got the numbers for drive train losses wrong, or am I just over estimating how much more power mods usually give.
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Location:
Adelaide
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January 2004
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Re: Drive Train Power Loss
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Wed, 25 February 2004 12:07
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read the artice on fwd vs rwd vs 4wd, i think it explains it in there..
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: Drive Train Power Loss
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Wed, 25 February 2004 12:42
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It does, but the numbers seem to be off. Either that or:
a) I'm going mad.
b) Adding an exaust and tuning doesn't give anywhere near 20% extra power.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
November 2002
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Re: Drive Train Power Loss
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Wed, 25 February 2004 12:58
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Drivetrain losses are by no means a constant... I think calculating a rear wheel figure to a flywheel figure is a pretty bollocks thign to do really.
And I think you're mistaken with front wheel drives... they don't generally make any power at all 
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