Originally Posted by
nickwe21
Totally my bad. I figured something had to be wrong here!
How do you convert HP at the wheel to total HP if that is even possible?
Its mostly a guess/ estimate.
Take the motor out and test it by itself is the only true way to test.
Here is a guesstimate calculator:
Wheel Horsepower to Crankshaft Horsepower Guestimator
other references
How to Calculate and Convert Rear Wheel Horsepower - CarsDirect
The absurdity of fixed percentage drivetrain loss - TDIClub Forums