12-01-2005, 03:32 AM
SAE never really changed the definition per se... they added a testing procedures for SAE Certified, which actually saw a lot of cars get an increase of power.
Regular SAE still uses the same procedures installed in the 1970's. The biggest loss was when SAE net came into effect over SAE gross power. gross power being an engine without any accessories, exhaust or driveline installed.. Net power had to have all the accessories on the engine and the exhaust as well.
That's why the charger, listed at 235HP, only put 150 to the wheels.
Regular SAE still uses the same procedures installed in the 1970's. The biggest loss was when SAE net came into effect over SAE gross power. gross power being an engine without any accessories, exhaust or driveline installed.. Net power had to have all the accessories on the engine and the exhaust as well.
That's why the charger, listed at 235HP, only put 150 to the wheels.
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