Yeah I am doing lots of last minute planning things..... but the basic's
are done..
Ran the Motor for a bit yesterday and noticed a few minor problems.... but
it's an engine.... runs on 8 cylinders.... so Life is Good...
Still gotta pick up the So-Al T-shirts and the Salt Talk shirts... on
Friday...
K
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> From: Joe Amo <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
> To: Jonathan Amo <webmaster@landracing.com>
> Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Last Minute
> Date: Sunday, July 29, 2001 9:57 PM
>
> Jon, gearing is gearing, aero has no effect on the relationship
> of the rear wheel speed vs engine speed (unless you have clutch slip)
> 12000 is too much rpm to shoot for, with that motor, need to look to
> gear for close to 10000 Joe :)
>
> Jonathan Amo wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> > The list is deafening. I was hoping to get alot of emails this weekend
> > about projects on the list, but its like list is derserted. Looks like
> > there are alot of last minute people on the list. Some are getting
ready
> > to start out their trip next week. So make sure you prepare well and
> > safe. Doube and triple check your trailers. Everybody needs a safe
> > journey to the salt.
> > My project is just about done, receiving nitrous jets today, and
waiting
> > on the body work. I got a local company to sponsor me with a paint job.
> > So I cant wait until I see it, hopefully it look great. I gave the shop
> > free reigns on what they would like to do, So I dont even have a clue
as
> > to what it will look like.
> > I went over my gearing on the bike, looks like Im going to have to get
> > another sprocket for the rear. Here are my numbers will the gearing I
> > have at said rpm.
> > 12,000 - http://project180.landracing.com/images/gearing.jpg
> > 13,000 - http://project180.landracing.com/images/gearing1.jpg
> > 14,000 - http://project180.landracing.com/images/gearing2.jpg
> >
> > This does not account for aero or tire growth, hp.
> > The record I was going after is at 168. I planned on doing 180 mph. I
> > would like to see these numbers I need come in around 12,000 rpm. So
ill
> > be getting another rear sprocket to have. Does anybody have any
thoughts
> > on these numbers that I do not account for.
> >
> > Jonathan
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