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Used auto engines: think HP | |
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:: used auto engines :: You’re scouring for used auto engines looking
for that extra edge in HP. It’s always a good idea to refresh on the
concept of HP. HP means horsepower, it may be the most useful measure of
an engine’s performance, basically speaking, the higher the HP the
higher the speed of an auto. This unit of power that roughly equals 746
watts is the necessary amount of work needed to lift 33000 lbs across
one foot during one minute. Horsepower is a great measure to take notice
of when looking to get the best power out of your engine. However,
torque is also an important concept to keep tabs on. Torque refers to the twisting force of the engine. Same general rule applies with torque, more torque means more speed. This is because torque is responsible for getting the wheels to turn. While more torque is applied on the wheels, the faster their going to be able to spin in less time. Knowing horsepower and torque touches the basics of knowing how powerful an engine is. By comparing different horsepower and torque ratings on different used auto engines you can get an idea of what makes up a powerful engine.
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