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cosmick · 10-21-2014, 11:12 AM

I know you have slightly less drag than an '80s Trans Am, but those need 15 HP to go 50 MPH, so how can you figure 7 HP? What about your power steering pump, A/C compressor, and alternator? If each of those eat 5 HP, then you'd be toast, right?

10-21-2014, 11:12 AM	#31 (permalink)
cosmick Experienced UAW Mechanic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bear Lake Posts: 363 Thanks: 7 Thanked 73 Times in 63 Posts	I know you have slightly less drag than an '80s Trans Am, but those need 15 HP to go 50 MPH, so how can you figure 7 HP? What about your power steering pump, A/C compressor, and alternator? If each of those eat 5 HP, then you'd be toast, right?