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Old 03-12-2015, 03:17 PM   #341
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Originally Posted by 350matt View Post
uum yes? Hp is usually measured against a brake or dynometer

hence the term brake horse power

if its not measured and calculated the its just HP
Crank horsepower, as you mentioned is measured at the crank.

Engine not in a car. So when they advertise "Brake Horsepower" why would you think it is crank horsepower?

But thank you for teaching me how people measure Horsepower.
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