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Old 10-24-2007, 10:13 AM   #16
blue2000s
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmussatti
This is what I think Tholyoak is saying:

Let's say you have a 986 Boxster with 240 HP. If it looses 15% HP (or 36 hp) you have about 204 HP at the wheels.

Now you do a engine swap with a 3.6L engine that has maybe 330 HP. It will be in the same car with the same exact tranny, tires, everything. So, how much HP to the wheels? 330- 36= 294 HP or 330-15% (50 hp) = 280??
Like Lucky and I said, 15%.
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