Re: [DML] Re: Gaining HP/Losing Torque

[Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxxxxxx>]

DOM, I believe you are correct.  
The explanation I recall is that the correct 'backpressure" can
positively affect low RPM horsepower (and therefore peak torque), but
will impede high RPM HP (peak hp).  

Length of intake also has a similar correlation- and is the reason for
toyota's T-VIS : variable induction system.  Basically, it changes the
length of the intake tract at a set RPM.

I believe the Mazda cosmo has a variable exhaust system that changes the
flow of exhaust depending on speed/rpm.  

Jim

PS.  Torque can not be measured independent of mass, distance, or time.  



On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 19:46:42 -0000 "content22207"
<brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> Torque versus Horsepower is a common debate in another DeLorean
> newsgroup. 
> 
> My contention: since Torque is one of the variables required to
> calculate HP, yet torque itself can be measured independently of any
> other variable, the entire debate is framed incorrectly.
> 
> Others feel differently, and argue their perspective just as 
> strongly.
> 
> The discussions can become "spirited", to say the least.
> 
> Contact me off List (brobertson(at)caolina.net) and I'll give you 
> that
> newsgroup's URL.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dom Diaz" <dom_diaz@xxxx> wrote:
> > This is just a technology question but I thought having too little 
> 
> > restriction on the exhaust may gain HP but will cause you too lose
> torque? 
> > Am I COMPLETELY wrong or did I not once learn that?
> > 
> > Can I get an amen? Excuse my rambling, must be the crack pipe(s).
> Still, I 
> > would like to hear thoughts on this.
> > 
> > Dom
> > 
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