What does engine torque mean to you?

vr2turbo

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>>>HP is how fast your car hit the wall and;
Torque is how far your car can push the wall after you hit the wall<<<

This is good quote.....hahahahahaha:biggrin:
 

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>>>HP is how fast your car hit the wall and;
Torque is how far your car can push the wall after you hit the wall<<<

This is good quote.....hahahahahaha:biggrin:
I see..i tot torque is how fast u'll hit the wall while hp is how far u can push. I use to think this way,
Hp = strength, Torque = agility.
 
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D7zul

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the formula is :

Horsepower = Torque x rpm / 5252

so, actually the horsepower is limited by torque & rpm..

any engine can get 1000 horsepower.. but can it stand the pressure or will it blow off ? :biggrin:
 

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