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Re: Class moves in new Sports Car

To: "Team.Net" <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Class moves in new Sports Car
From: "Jamie Sculerati" <pullg@mindspring.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:27:07 -0500
----- Original Message -----
From: JUSTIN MOORE <91red180sx@msn.com>

> I was looking at what the board is recommending moving. They suggest the
> 200hp RSX Type-S in GS? A class that runs a lot of 140-160 HP ~2800 lb
cars?
>
> Does the low-ish torque rating (145) even things out enough that this car
> wouldn't dust a 155hp/162tq 240sx?

Off the top of my head, I'd say yes, it should fit just fine.  Remember that
horsepower is just a combination of torque and rpm -- and on an autocross
course, sustained rpm is often hard to come by, so the torque figure often
is worth more attention.

Jamie
'92 Prelude Si (GS -- fears no RSX :) )
Speed Demon Racing
http://www.mindspring.com/~jsculerati/sdr

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