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Old 04-22-2017, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by PontGuy View Post
You mean the same HP, right Adam? Engine torque is force as measured at the crank. But torque at the wheels varies by the gear ratio. So HP better represents what is getting to the ground through the gears. (Yes, another engineer here.)
Exactly correct.

Acceleration now in G = horsepower now * 375 / (Mass lbs x MPH now)

The video is totally correct.
He states the wider the trans gear split, the more engine torque must dive to justify shifting - otherwise engine redline will be the best shift point.


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