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Torque Defined, With Math

The other day I found myself stumbling over the definition of torque. Don’t let this happen to you. Read Rye of RZ Design‘s outstanding definition of what this torque thing really is.

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Piggyback ECU & SAFC… it’s Fast Friday #27!

ARD owner and tuner Robert “Lucky” Arnold writes When I started tuning years ago the only thing approachable was using a piggyback ECU to adjust fuel and timing…

Post categories In ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 240, Volvo Electrical & Battery

Defeating the torque limit request on the Volvo 850 Turbo – TCM Signals

Getting a good start off the line has been the “Holy Grail” of HPT P80 Volvos, and even a good chunk of P2 Volvo models: often searched for,…

Post categories In Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

Understeer vs. Oversteer vs. HP vs. Torque – Who Wins?

Who Wins? UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall forward.OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall backward.HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall.TORQUE is how far the…

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