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How much hp lost?

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Old 07-21-2006, 01:52 PM
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Default How much hp lost?

Does anyone know about what percentage of power is lost through the trans/driveline?
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Old 07-21-2006, 01:52 PM
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i heard 15% in manual and like 17% in automatic
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Old 07-21-2006, 01:54 PM
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I heard it could be anywhere between 15 and 23%
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thats about right
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Old 07-21-2006, 01:59 PM
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I always heard 15 for manual and 20 for auto.
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Old 07-21-2006, 02:01 PM
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Really? I've heard 10% for manual, 15% for autos, and 25% for AWD.
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Old 07-21-2006, 02:08 PM
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pretty much the more complex transmission yo uhave, the more wheels drive... the more lost.

so the one that loses the least is a rwd 5 speed
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