Quote Originally Posted by RRRocketMan View Post
J57ltr : What do you mean? The L36 is rated at 205 HP and 230 lbs at the flywheel I think right? Since then I've gutted the intake and replaced with a cone filter, added the ZZP HV3 intake runner mod and the ZZP downpipe with U-bend delete. On top of that I've tuned the computer myself. I think that's good for at least another 10 HP/lbs peak and a bunch more at the top end. So let's say I'm at 240 lbs. Factor in 20% drivetrain losses and you're at 200 lbs. I haven't dyno'd the car so this is an estimate but I think it's a fair one.
You have to multiply the 1st gear drive ratio and the final drive ratio and take into account torque multiplication of the torque conveyor to get axle torque then remove the radius of the tire to get the torque applied to the ground. It's WAY higher than 200 Ft/Lbs. Transmissions usually don't break down the road, it's usually on take off.

Jeff