Interesting !
http://www.corral.net/tech/horsepower.html

 

According to the calculater I'm puttting down b/w 180-188hp down at the wheels. To bad I can't do that on the dyno. I've weighed my car at the track in Houston with me in and it weighs b/w 3,315 to 3,345lbs. My trap speeds normally range between 87-89mph.

 

There are a number of "these" calculators out there and they need to make a number of assumptions. So, they are "OK" to get an idea of what is going on, but they don't take into account:

1. Shape of the HP/Torque curve.
2. Gearing
3. FWD vs. RWD (I found a link to one, but lost it )
4. Wheel weight
5. Traction


NHRA calc links (you will find more NHRA links from the menus)...

link 1:
http://www.prestage.com/carmath/calc...TandWeight.asp

link 2: http://www.prestage.com/carmath/calc...HandWeight.asp

link 3: http://www.prestage.com/carmath/calc_ETMPH.asp


link 4: http://www.smokemup.com/utilities/calc/hp_mph.cfm

link 5 (try this one): http://www.smokemup.com/utilities/calc/hp_et.cfm

 

EricL, as always, going in FAQ. Thanks.