off topic but what is whp and bhp?
12-24-2005 | 11:08 PM
#2
WHP is horsepower measured at the wheels by a chassis dyno. BHP is brake HP made by the engine without the loss that occurs from rotating the transmission, alternator, water pump, and other external things (parts that aren't part of the engine itself). WHP is always less than BHP because it takes horsepower to rotate those things I mentioned above. both of them are real horsepower.
12-25-2005 | 12:32 AM
#4
Originally Posted by liqidvenom
neal i think that i nearly cried when i saw this thread....a question asked and a caring answer givin in response. if this only happened more often
Neal always gives articulate, easy-to-understand answers.
12-25-2005 | 01:09 AM
#5
www.howstuffworks.com has something on there if i remember correctly...but neal already answered the question.
12-25-2005 | 10:35 AM
#6
yeah, i just thought i'd add that nealoc does seem to answer in a very polite respectable manner which i appreciate.
the sarcasm and talking-down gets really annoying to read on these forums.
so thanks neal.
and +1 for howstuffworks.com for learning basic stuff.
the sarcasm and talking-down gets really annoying to read on these forums.
so thanks neal.
and +1 for howstuffworks.com for learning basic stuff.
04-28-2010 | 08:14 PM
#8
04-30-2010 | 01:16 PM
#11
generally a car's HP differs from on to another, even if they are the same car. this is more true as the car ages and owners maintain them differently. all cars slowly lose power as they get more used. also many new cars tested never match up to what the factory specs were. (some manufacturers are more honest than others)
HP is just another spec. does not mean your car is fast because it has lots of HP. torque is a huge aspect. and others like weight, drivetrain, etc... all factor in
05-25-2010 | 05:05 AM
#13
Keep it brief. When reading, I like to be guided by the writer to visualize the characters, but to see them in familiar ways that don't interrupt the story. Too much detail spoils this, because I am always distracted between how I picture them and what the author is telling me. Such detail is almost never necessary for the progression of the story.
better get it fast
Last edited by bryan163; 05-25-2010 at 05:11 AM.
moar spammers
06-09-2010 | 03:25 PM
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after you've checked out what WHP and BHP is, and get a hang for it, you'll also learn that some companies advertised HP are close to the WHP making you even more confused.
a classic example was the famous LS1 motor in the 98+ Z28. advertised HP was 305....but people were seeing anywhere between 290 to 310 RWHP
making it impossible for the motor to pack 305 when clearly it was closer to approx. 340 BHP.03-04 Cobras are another example as well as SRT-4 neons.
my guess would be for insurance purposes, backdoor D.O.T. deals and politics.
06-09-2010 | 03:28 PM
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WHP is not the same as engine HP you see listed on specs. WHP is the horsepower you are actually putting on the ground. this is what really matters when dealing with how fast you want to go. that is why you need to do a dyno run to get this number.
generally a car's HP differs from on to another, even if they are the same car. this is more true as the car ages and owners maintain them differently. all cars slowly lose power as they get more used. also many new cars tested never match up to what the factory specs were. (some manufacturers are more honest than others)
HP is just another spec. does not mean your car is fast because it has lots of HP. torque is a huge aspect. and others like weight, drivetrain, etc... all factor in
generally a car's HP differs from on to another, even if they are the same car. this is more true as the car ages and owners maintain them differently. all cars slowly lose power as they get more used. also many new cars tested never match up to what the factory specs were. (some manufacturers are more honest than others)
HP is just another spec. does not mean your car is fast because it has lots of HP. torque is a huge aspect. and others like weight, drivetrain, etc... all factor in
.......i have a feeeling this thread will eventually turn into yet another HP vs. TQ thread cause i know someone is just dying to throw that question out there.
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