Torque vs. Horsepower
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RE: Torque vs. Horsepower
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Well, let's try to explain this for those who want to understand what's actually going on in an engine. .................................................. .................................................w hich is generated by higher engine rpms, so we again get into having to increase efficiency at a higher engine rpm range, which decreases efficiency at lower rpm, and again we take advantage of gearing.
Well, let's try to explain this for those who want to understand what's actually going on in an engine. .................................................. .................................................w hich is generated by higher engine rpms, so we again get into having to increase efficiency at a higher engine rpm range, which decreases efficiency at lower rpm, and again we take advantage of gearing.
I am going to bookmark this and read it when I get vacation.......
Just kidding,,, it took me a while to find enough time to start reading this post but once I did....
Nice write up!
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RE: Torque vs. Horsepower
OK! Instead of seeing who is the smartest guy in the Classic section by arguing over HP/TQ, lets point this agression in a constructive direction: first one to finish my calculus homework for me wins!
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RE: Torque vs. Horsepower
If you have a torque curveand either real numbers or an approximate curve fit equation, it's probably easier to solve any particular acceleration simulation by 'finite difference' methods. If I told you how long I've been off-and-on toying with and refining that approach you probably wouldn't believe me.
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Norm
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RE: Torque vs. Horsepower
If you knew how and had the info to do it, you could actually tune an engine to provide the best possible power curve using calculus. To a degree some of us do that anyway, only without calculus. We don't worry so much about peak horsepower/torque, but try to build/tune an engine to provide the best average power or best total column power/torque across a given rpm range.
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RE: Torque vs. Horsepower
I am likely too dumb for calculus, but I like to think I have a mind for how things work,,, once I understand a mechanical process I can "see" the concept in my mind.... I can usually see it better than I can explain it though....
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