Its an issue of efficiency. Efficiency is typically expressed as a
percentage (output/input) x100 = Efficiency. Granted this is a basic model
but I think it gets the point across.
-- Dave>From: Phil Jenkins <bugnik@yahoo.com> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net >To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> >Subject: DML: Drivetrain Loss >Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 11:33:31 -0800 (PST) > >. Also, according to several dyno shops, engine >builders, and >personal experiences...the driveline loss (on the >average) is: Manual = 20% >/ Automatic = 23%-25%. >I saw this in an earlier post and was wondering why >the loss is expressed as a percentage. How come its >not a certain amout? So a motor making 400 HP loses 25 >percent= 100 HP and a motor making 300 HP loses 75 HP, >even with identical drivetrains? I don't understand >why. Could someone shed some light on this for me? > >===== >Phil >Havana IL >98 CC 318 Auto >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. >http://im.yahoo.com
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