We have an extra room! Rent's pretty good.
Skip
At 09:37 PM 1/12/00 , you wrote:
>Skip,
>You cut me to the quick, it's 34 and snowing, my feet are cold and I can
>only dream of warmer and dryer places,
>Enjoy,
>Dave Haller #93
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Skip Higginbotham <saltrat@pro-blend.com>
>To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 5:49 PM
>Subject: Drivetrain losses
>
>
>> Hi Team,
>> Over the past few weeks the subject of "how much HP" to go "how fast" has
>> received much attention and Mayf's chart report is an excellent vehicle to
>> get to the required horsepower....at the rear wheels on the ground. Thank
>> you Mayf you have really helped me.
>> If I have misinterpreted the charts......please somebody correct me!
>>
>> Now how about sharing some ideas and opinions (data?) on how much Hp is
>> lost between the crankshaft flange and the ground at, say Bonneville with
>> dry salt (more of less) and at El Mirage on a good day and asphalt (as a
>> reference).
>>
>> I think that the loss is 65% total at B-ville, 75% at El Mirage and 40-45%
>> on asphalt.
>> Any takers?
>>
>> Skip Higginbotham, Bastrop, Tx (where it is now 80 degrees) at 5:43 PMCST
>> Air conditioning in January???????
>>
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