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Old 07-22-2003, 09:54 AM
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Re: Actually, My SVX isn't all that slow....

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Originally posted by snakeeyes232
One problem though. The Horsepower #'s are way off. According to the G-tech, I'm only putting out 145 Hp. That's WAAY off from 230.
The G-tech calculates HP at the wheels, not the engine. The engine is rated at 230 peak HP, when you drain it away with accessory belts, AWD, transmission, differentials, it doesn't sound that far off from what others have reported from 4-wheel dynometer tests.

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