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02 May 2001, 06:48 PM

Theo

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Maybe something stupid, but what is exactly the differance between BHP and PS ??

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02 May 2001, 09:22 PM

Antony

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1 BHP = 1.0139 PS

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03 May 2001, 05:58 AM

Theo

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Thanks !

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03 May 2001, 08:29 AM

Dave T-S

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BHP is the Imperial measurement; PS is the Metric

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03 May 2001, 08:44 AM

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and PS is the German version... Pferde Sheisse or something like that

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03 May 2001, 02:19 PM

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Theo - so you didn't want to know the difference between BHP and HP then?

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04 May 2001, 02:45 PM

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I believe it is because it is the equipment to measure it is an "Engine Brake" aka dynomometer.
Prepared to be corrected...
KF.
EDIT: Confusion reigns. I replied to the thread header question. Nurse!!?

[This message has been edited by KF (edited 04 May 2001).]