Re: fastest R/T

From: Alan Short (ashort@flash.net)
Date: Wed Jan 27 1999 - 00:09:11 EST


O26ON4@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 99-01-26 09:23:19 EST, you write:
>
> << I have added the
> Mopar/Leach headers, ported T/B and Drag radials since then. Ran a best
> of 15.1 before. Hopeing but not betting on my 1st sub 14 sec
> run. Alan S.
> >>
> Generally speaking, to go from a 15.1 to a 13.99 (1.1 sec.) would take 100 hp
> per sec., therfore, 1.1 sec x 100 hp/sec=110 hp req'd. I doubt the above
> mentioned improvements will accomplish that. Also, horsepower gains are NOT
> cumulative, in other words, the resultant horsepower gain is less than the sum
> of the parts.
> FWIW, I hope I'm wrong.
> Let us know how you do. I expect your total hp gains from the above, total
> about 30 hp or roughly 3/10 's which should put you at a 14.8 which ain't
> shabby.
> Good luck,
> Steve in Houston
I guess sub was the wrong word to use in this case. I really meant I
hope to be in the 14's for the 1st time. 13's. I wish.Alan S.



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