bbiswar
Mechanical
- Apr 18, 2007
- 2
I've always believed that there was a '% rule of thumb' for driveline losses, yet I've been challenged lately and wanted to seee what others had to say.
For example, most V8 Mustangs are said to lose 15% of engine bhp through a manual transmission and up to 25% through an automatic at most power levels. Others think that the driveline losses 35-45 HP at ANY power level. 35-45hp may be 15% at a certain power level, but what happens if it's a 700hp race motor?
For example, most V8 Mustangs are said to lose 15% of engine bhp through a manual transmission and up to 25% through an automatic at most power levels. Others think that the driveline losses 35-45 HP at ANY power level. 35-45hp may be 15% at a certain power level, but what happens if it's a 700hp race motor?