Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
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Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
What is the percetage loss of HP on a M6 LS1? Or is there just a general rule to go by say 15% on a manual and 20% on a auto ( example ). Just curious here.
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Re: Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
Originally Posted by sssalah
I believe injuneer dynod his motor then chasis and saw less than 15% drop with the M6.
true however, I'm pretty sure injuneer has a 12 bolt to, a little more loss then with a stock 10 bolt.
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Re: Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
i dont think their is an exact scientific formula for it. percentage or amount can only be accurate obviously if you had both done, otherwise the window of error goes on how much wear is on the car. m6's they say the window is 12-15% vs 18-20% on a a4 but i am loosing approx. 22% with stock tc, and tranny
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Re: Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
Originally Posted by MonkeyBoneSS
What is the percetage loss of HP on a M6 LS1? Or is there just a general rule to go by say 15% on a manual and 20% on a auto ( example ). Just curious here.
A stock camaro corvette ls1 car will loose 40-45hp through the accesorys and the driveline.
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Re: Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
Not sure to be honest, but i think it's just drivetrain losses. There's an article posted somewhere that shows the dyno tests on an LS1 Camaro and an LS1 'Vette. The point was to show they have the same exact engines and produce the same power despite the 'Vette's advertised 345hp vs the Camaro's advertised 305hp. It also showed that the Camaro puts a bit more down to the ground.
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Re: Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
Originally Posted by MonkeyBoneSS
why is that so, for the vette to lose more?
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Re: Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
Originally Posted by Zitty'sZ
It's probably due to the corvette's independant rear suspension = more moving parts eating up HP.
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Re: Flywheel vs. Rearwheel?
I dont see why it would be a percentage. Accessories are a spicific amount of friction and should not be a percentage, now, losses due to gear leveraging may be a percentage but that would be a small percentage of the loss.
I would imagine 1000hp cars are not losing 150-200 hp. probibly more like 60-80
I would imagine 1000hp cars are not losing 150-200 hp. probibly more like 60-80