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Recent content by rancherman
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Torque and power quiz
If you'd read my first post.. I clearly state I was here for my information purposes. either right or wrong. So, here we are: I've been told that HP is all that is necessary to maintain speed when going up a hill. I used the perfect vehicle to play with.. My Dodge...- rancherman
- Post #82
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Torque and power quiz
I Should've pointed out that in the Dodge test, 5th gear was used. (direct) in both instances. The point I was trying to prove to the guy who insisted that HP gets us over the hill 'easier'.. *without shifting* both you guys missed the point here. "Overall...- rancherman
- Post #80
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Torque and power quiz
dang.. I messed up. The final drive ratio in tire size isn't 50% reduction! should be 33%??- rancherman
- Post #77
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Torque and power quiz
I found this thread, after getting pretty disgusted at exactly what the OP said.. All the conjecture, urban myths, and just plain old misinformation either online, or down at the local pub is quite amazing! I'm not schooled in mechanical engineering, but had a pretty...- rancherman
- Post #76
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
