It's possible if you aren't launching correctly...spinning tires, slipping
the clutch too much, etc... Although 2 seconds does seem a little high.
From normal calculations, 100HP = 1sec...the headers may account for .1 -
.2...not 2.0 though.
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Short <ashort@flash.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 1999 11:11 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Leach headers
> Bob Tom wrote:
> The increase
> > in horsepower from the headers was really experienced in the 4800 to
5200
> > rpm range
> > where the truck was noticeably still pulling. The above resulted in a
> > lower e.t. of about
> > 2 seconds and an increase in my trap speed of about 1.5 mph. This is
about as
> > accurate an assessment that I can make because of the effects of
differing
> > temperatures
> > and wind speeds.
>
> Are you saying you gained 2 seconds in the 1/4 mile from headers and a
> different launch technique?
> What was your baseline E.T.? Alan S.
>
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