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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? [message #117243 is a reply to message #116506] Wed, 02 March 2011 15:37 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Bob de Kruyff   United States
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""Gord,
Forget about the horsepower, look at the torque. A lot of th

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

""

Rob, we have this argument at work all the time. HP=torgue X RPM / 5252. HP is what does the work and without it there is no movement. I'm sure you're getting at how much torque is available and when, but in the end, HP is what moves you down the road. With proper gearing, as long as you have HP, you can tune the torque curve to where you need it. If you have a lot of torque but low HP, you're going to take a long time getting anywhere Smile


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
 
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