These are basic formulae from many sources collected over the years.
Many have been improved with additional variables and used in the PS:Calc
and PS:Calc Pro software. See the KEY at bottom.
ENGINE SIZE
CI = (bore/2)^2 * PI * stroke * cylinders
AIRFLOW
VE = CFM / (CI * RPM / 3456)
VE = Actual CFM / Calculated CFM * 100
CFM = CI / 3464 * VE * RPM * (1.2 single_plane intake OR 1.33 dual_plane)
Or if supercharged...
boost = (25.58 * BlowerCI * DriveRatio / CI) - 14.7
CFM = (CI * RPM / 3456) * (boost / 14.7 + 1)
HORSEPOWER
BHP = atmos_pres * CR * VE * CI / 5252 * RPM / 150.8
example
BHP = 14.7 * 8.5 * .8 * 355 / 5252 * 5000 / 150.8 = 224
BHP = CI * MEP * RPM / 792000
MEP = (BHP * 792000) / (RPM * CI)
or
BHP = (PLAN) / 33000
where P=MEP, L=stroke('), A=Piston area("^2), N=RPM*cyl/2 (4 cycle)
BHP loss for increase in altitude
BHP_Loss = altitude (thousands of feet) * .03 * BHP * -1
HP required for MPH in Quarter mile
HP_Req = ((.00426 * mph)^3) * weight
HP required for MPH (Aerodynamic loss)
HP_req = .0015 * CD * FA * (MPH^2)
GEARING
Tire size to Diameter conversion
tire_Diameter = Width (mm) * sidewall Height (%) / 25.4 * 2 + wheel_Diameter
Example: P205/60R15
205 * .60 / 25.4 * 2 + 15 = 24.685
MPH = tire_Diameter / 336 * rpm / gear_ratio
RPM = 336 * gear_ratio * mph / tire_Diameter
gear_ratio = tire_Diameter * rpm / 336 / mph
1/4 Mile ET / 1.54 = 1/8 Mile ET
Example: 14 / 1.54 = 9.09
KEY:
atmos_pres = Atmospheric Pressure in Pounds per Square Inch BHP = Brake Horse Power (at flywheel) CD = Coefficient of Drag CFM = Cubic Feet per Minute CI = Cubic Inch ET = Elapsed Time (Acceleration) FA = Frontal Area of vehicle in square feet HP = Horse Power (Net - at wheel) MEP = Mean Effective Pressure PI = ~3.14159265 RPM = Revolutions Per Minute VE = Volumetric Efficiency