[DML] Re: Performance Engine

["twinenginedmc12" <twinenginedmc12@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello.

Yes, the Delorean was rated 130 net horsepower.
In answer to your question, I don't know why your manual is wrong. 
Probably human error.  

Rick.


-- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
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> Stock engine was rated 130 NET? Why does my manual on page A:01:01 say
> the engine has 130 B.H.P? -----Dani B. #5003
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> > On 8/4/05 6:58 pm, "twinenginedmc12" <twinenginedmc12@xxxx>
> > wrote:
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> > > I'm sure the DMCH performance engine is a fine engine, but it
> should be
> > > noted that the power specification they publish does not accurately
> > > compare to the stock specification.
> > > 
> > > The OEM stock engine was rated 130 hp "NET", by law, which means the
> > > reading is taken with all accessories like water pump,
alternator, air
> > > conditioning, intake, exhaust, etc, connected.
> > > 
> > > The DMCH performance engine is rated 197 hp "BRAKE", meaning the
> > > reading is taken with no accessories connected.  There doesn't even
> > > have to be coolant in the passages.  In the nineteen seventies, the
> > > Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) abandoned specifying brake
> > > horsepower (BHP), because it does not accurately reflect the power
> > > available to move the car.
> > > 
> > > Unless Delorean in Houston starts specifying their performance
engine
> > > in NET horsepower, it's not possible to intelligently compare
the two
> > > engines.  I consider DMCH specifying their horsepower in BHP either
> > > misguided, or somewhat deceptive, depending on their motives, in
that
> > > it leads people to believe the performance engine is more powerful
> than
> > > it is.  This is precisely why the SAE stopped specifying power
> this way.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Rick Gendreau 11472
> > > twin engine Delorean, 560 brake horsepower, 450 net horsepower,
Gosh,
> > > what a fun car.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Warren Wallingford" <warren@xxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > >> > 
> > >> > There was a thread last month on the DML, warm and wide,
about PRV
> > > performance and secrecy. Herewith, DMCH wishes to set its part
of the
> > > record straight.
> > >> > 
> > >> > We set about the Performance Engine Project in a straightforward
> > > manner....
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