with just looking under the hood or should i just find a dino
2007-03-16 05:55:31 · 6 answers · asked by Marcus 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A dyno is the best way to find out a cars HP and Torque. You could get a random guestimate from looking under the hood but thats not too acurate. If the car is stock you could easily find the specs on that model on the internet. Probably www.Edmunds.com or www.motortrend.com
2007-03-16 05:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably look it up on the internet. It should be a published fact.
It won't be printed on the engine anywhere.
You could go to a Dynomometer however a session on the dyno usually costs atleast a hundred dollars.
You can also get a very rough estimate by timing a 1/4 mile run and taking into account the weight of the car.
2007-03-16 05:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Louis G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's rated HP look it up on the manufacturers web site. If it's your personal car that has had modifications done, then you can take it to the dyno and that will will give the HP to the wheels. That is extreme if it's just curiosity. You could take the more used for the dyno pull and add some more HP instead. Your car, your money, your choice.
2007-03-16 07:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for my car it is in the owners manual under specifications. I have a 1999 grand prix and it says right in the back of the book.
2007-03-16 13:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the book that came with the car it will say it in there. Usually in the back of it.
2007-03-16 06:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!!! your HP number will be right next to your NOS sticker... and a little to the left of the VTEC sticker... if you cant find it there its probably on your aftermarket double spoiler..
2007-03-16 06:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by civicracer1692 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋