Competition HP from ET, Trap Speed and Vehicle weight

[Diesel Freak]

A few exerpts of the conversation I had with COMP via PM... posted with his permission.

the 8. 51/ 164 mph pass the truck was 2955 with a nitrous bottle being the extra weight



remember that that is average hp , and not a peak figure like the dyno queens





my morroso dream wheel puts the hp on the first pass at 850 on the 8. 72 pass and 925 on the second pass , this is flywheel power

That puts you at 732 hp... . without drag. so add in another 80 or so ponies for drag puts you at close to 812 to the wheels..... adding in 15% for driveline losses gives 934 flywheel... close enough for government work!!!

 

[LPreston]

... and windsheild warsher fluid only ,

My personal opinion, if it is flammable, which washer fluid is, I consider it an aid or drug... however you want to term it. Some here have said alcohol does nothing... . if thats the case, then why use it? Not trying to start a war on this, but just a civil, open discussion. Keating adds a CNC machine coolant to his water for rust prevention.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

My personal opinion, if it is flammable, which washer fluid is, I consider it an aid or drug... however you want to term it. Some here have said alcohol does nothing... . if thats the case, then why use it? Not trying to start a war on this, but just a civil, open discussion. Keating adds a CNC machine coolant to his water for rust prevention.

Alcohol or Methanol does add power... ... ..... I though I proved that years ago! Windshield washer fluid is weak for power though with a small % of meth! I run it all the time and will flip the water on at will but it's not 50/50 and 50/50 stinks on the windshield.



Wish I was rich so I could build a tube truck with a Cummins.



Jim

 

[LPreston]

Wish I was rich so I could build a tube truck with a Cummins. Jim

Trust me... . you don't have to be 'cause we're not!!