Re: Re: 5.2 sport vs R/T

From: Jon Steiger (stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu)
Date: Thu Sep 24 1998 - 21:15:34 EDT


On Thu, 24 Sep 1998 Kabuki2@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 9/24/98 6:55:37 PM, you wrote:
>
> << Not really... You're comparing apples to oranges. >>
>
>
> I wasn't intending on it. I was simply implying that there IS a replacement
> for cubic inches..... forced induction. Wether it be from a turbo, a
> supercharger, or a chemical, they all function pretty much the same.. and the
> results ARE impressive :-)
>

  Ahhh, ok I see what you're sayin'. :-) We were just coming at it
from different perspectives.

  Yep, I completely agree. To accomplish a specific goal, forced
induction or nitrous CAN replace cubic inches, and usually cheaper
than you'd be able to do it naturally aspirated too. (Case in point:
people running Pro-Stock times with engines that cost $20,000 less.)

  However, if you're trying to build the most powerful engine
possible (putting aside the cost issues), the more cubes you start
with, the better. (That's how I was looking at it.)

                                              -Jon-

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