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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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What would a typical transmission loss be for a fwd car?
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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25-35 bhp ish
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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About 15% on a FWD
It's a percentage not a set figure
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Mine makes 300ATW for 350ATF.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Some rolling roads will tell you it's about 70bhp
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