04/02/05 08:24 AM04/02/05 08:24 AM #1 hi guys,My question is related to this: Is it possible to ACCURATELY determine engine power from a dyno reading/graph. I have always believed that only power at wheels can be calculated on the dyno and engine power is ESTIMATED based on 25 - 30% drivetrain power loss.Am I correct in saying that engine power can only be estimated from a dyno unless you rip out the engine and dyno it alone on a "special" dyno?
04/02/05 08:34 AM04/02/05 08:34 AM #2 100% correct, flywheel power is only estimated unless pulled from car!The load from trans/axle is different in every vehicle & can only be estimated.I don't even care about dyno output as they can never simulate the real thing, they'd have to be in a wind tunnel!They're just good for tuning.Russ
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