[mrray13]

Originally Posted by syr74

No, that is the old, old system. (for lack of a better term) The SAE net system that was introduced in the early 1970's replaced the type of system which you are discussing. And now SAE net has been replaced by an even newer system.



As far as I know all of that applies to both SAE net and the newest SAE ratings system.



The new system is, literally, a book of regulations the manufacturer has to go by, it's an engineers wet dream. The new standard supposedly watches everything from top to bottom, computer and all, and makes you conduct multiple pulls as well. To the best of my understanding the truly sweeping differences are that all of the testing has to be witnessed and the variables are all smaller.

Ultimately my argument is that they have yet to devise the system that can't be duped if that is your goal, particularly if the intent is to sabotage yourself for the sake of under-rating a motor which should be far easier than trying to over-rate a motor for obvious reasons.

Is the new engine under-rated? Who knows. My only issue is with those who say that under-rating is impossible under the new system as I personally am not inclined to take the SAE's word for it regarding the unchallenged accuracy of their new system.

Gotcha.