A Anaema New Member Messages 561 Location AZ Oct 31, 2006 #61 almost exactly 30%. its actually a little more if you want to get into the decimals.
Pro New Member Messages 1,574 Location Republic of Western Australia Oct 31, 2006 #62 put the same power thru a powerglide and the loss will be reduced. it's not ALWAYS 30%. as a rule of thumb, the kilowatts your engine makes is the horsepower you have at the wheels.
put the same power thru a powerglide and the loss will be reduced. it's not ALWAYS 30%. as a rule of thumb, the kilowatts your engine makes is the horsepower you have at the wheels.
Zuffen Super Moderator Staff member Messages 5,631 Location Sydney, Australia Oct 31, 2006 #63 The older the auto trans the larger the losses. Things like TorqueFlites and Powerglides eat up the power but also handle huge power. Later boxes are more like your 25-30% whilst earlier ones may run 35%
The older the auto trans the larger the losses. Things like TorqueFlites and Powerglides eat up the power but also handle huge power. Later boxes are more like your 25-30% whilst earlier ones may run 35%