Probably a difficult question to answer, but
Dec 14, 2005, 06:37 AM
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Probably a difficult question to answer, but
What does 340whp equate to in 0-60 times? I noticed on the Buscher Racing site, they state that their Buscher 350 does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. From what I understand, that's 350 crank. Anyone have any ideas of how to figure what a car making 340whp would do from 0-60. Again, I realize that it's probably a difficult question (and a to some a waste of time) to answer but I'm curious as to estimations that you guys might have. I'm not a mechanical engineer, so I'm not sure if there's a way to calculate something like that.
Dec 14, 2005, 06:47 AM
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Bone stock, they already do 4.7 seconds. The Buschur 350 goes 0-60 in 3.9 seconds with 350hp crank. So it's gotta/should be lower than 3.9. Just wondering how much lower.
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thats hard to judge without having actually having it timed....best you can do if noone actually has timed it is try to find a car to compair it to...this is very flawed too since alot of factors come into play, mostly gearing. but a decent comparison i would think would be to maybe a 996tt. i believe they run about 12.3-12.6 range at 113-116, and they are awd too so it should get out the hole about the same. i think they hit high 3.9 low 4s in 0-60. i wouldnt hold any value in proof just a comparison
this is also with an average launch and 1-2 shift...as most road testers only have a short time in the cars they are testing and usually do not get the best possible results that can be had
this is also with an average launch and 1-2 shift...as most road testers only have a short time in the cars they are testing and usually do not get the best possible results that can be had
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Dec 14, 2005, 07:57 AM
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if im not mistaken, when manufacturers give power numbers it is usually flywheel power, they dont really tell the actual to the wheel power, it helps them give the car a better image and say "this car makes X amount of hp" when it really doesnt put that much to the ground.
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when i said find a car to try and compair it to i did not mean hp wise i meant ET wise in the 1/4. if to totally different cars run around the same time chances are their power to weight is close to each other. and yes cars advertise crank hp not wheel
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There's a lot of variables invovled when questioning times at the track. THe only way to find out is go experiment. I mean.... you have to take in account your driving/launching skills as well. Did you ask Doug? Ask him and see what he has to say. You probably got at 340whp on his dyno...he should have a pretty good idea on what your car should do 0-60mph.
