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Old 07-29-2014, 04:13 PM   #1
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Does anyone know how much power it takes to pick up a tenth? As anyone tested the et from one hp number to a other. Thanks.
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Old 07-29-2014, 04:29 PM   #2
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Our engine builder tells us right @ 17hp in a 3100 to 3200 lb car.....I don't know it that's average hp ,but I'm thinking it is.....
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Old 07-29-2014, 06:22 PM   #3
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Thanks Jeff.
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Old 07-29-2014, 07:33 PM   #4
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Search for - Wallace Racing automotive calculators - lots of calculators on that website.
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Old 07-29-2014, 07:57 PM   #5
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The faster the car is the more HP it takes. In a 3200 lb car running 12.20s it takes about 10 HP for a tenth, 17 HP at that weight, you're in the 10.0 range for a tenth difference.
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