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Re: Hilborn vrs. EFI

To: Dan <dwarner@electrorent.com>
Subject: Re: Hilborn vrs. EFI
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:10:35 -0700
Dan,
You are so right! That is why I installed a select-a-jet box. Gives you 
have something to do while taking the long ride down the course. 
Seriously, in my opinion, a jet box is more than a luxury at Bonneville 
if you run an injection.. Conditions do change rapidly.
Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/GCC

Dan wrote:

> But for speed trials I
> have to think the Hilborn is perfectly adequate.  Its simplicity and
> aircraft quality parts have a lot of charm.
> ***********************************************************
> 
> But what happens when you set the jets and bypass in the pits then wait 3
> hours before you run. With the Hilborns and like systems once you are
> committed to a setting it stays there for 5 miles, rich or lean you're stuck.
> You need to be prepared to compensate for a weather change while waiting in
> the lines.
> 
> 
> Dan Warner
> ***********************************************************
> "The test of a race driver is to control horsepower"
> Roger Ward

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