2.0 vs 2.2 for Drag race
Feb 22, 2010, 04:19 PM
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Here is a link to a aero top speed calculator! This is what we use at Bonneville, it does not ask for torque! it asks for horsepower... Like i said before torque gives you acceleration, horspower gives you your top speed, after the 1/4 mile is over.
If you add weight to a car the only thing that is changed is the length of time it takes to get the car up to speed, the top speed does not change!
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Mar 9, 2010, 04:19 PM
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After seeing what Andre Simons and the crew at STM can do with the Tomei 2.2 stroker I would go with that one. At the end of the day I would say go with what your engine builder is most comfortable and familiar building. A poorly built engine wont do much.
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Mar 9, 2010, 08:37 PM
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http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/aerohpcalc.html
Here is a link to a aero top speed calculator! This is what we use at Bonneville, it does not ask for torque! it asks for horsepower... Like i said before torque gives you acceleration, horspower gives you your top speed, after the 1/4 mile is over.
If you add weight to a car the only thing that is changed is the length of time it takes to get the car up to speed, the top speed does not change!
Here is a link to a aero top speed calculator! This is what we use at Bonneville, it does not ask for torque! it asks for horsepower... Like i said before torque gives you acceleration, horspower gives you your top speed, after the 1/4 mile is over.
If you add weight to a car the only thing that is changed is the length of time it takes to get the car up to speed, the top speed does not change!
bah... read this.
http://www.jacobmcdonald.com/weblinks/hptq2.html
Credit goes to Paul Yaw. You might remember him from developing such products as the Injector Dynamics 1000cc and 2000cc injectors that you all know and love.
BTW... I chose the 2.2L
Mar 10, 2010, 09:57 AM
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I took several years of physics... trust me on this one. Horsepower is work over time. There's a reason why Diesel trucks don't outrun Honda's. IT'S NOT BECAUSE OF THE TORQUE TO WEIGHT RATIO.
bah... read this.
http://www.jacobmcdonald.com/weblinks/hptq2.html
Credit goes to Paul Yaw. You might remember him from developing such products as the Injector Dynamics 1000cc and 2000cc injectors that you all know and love.
BTW... I chose the 2.2L
bah... read this.
http://www.jacobmcdonald.com/weblinks/hptq2.html
Credit goes to Paul Yaw. You might remember him from developing such products as the Injector Dynamics 1000cc and 2000cc injectors that you all know and love.
BTW... I chose the 2.2L
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Mar 10, 2010, 11:15 AM
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Perfect explaination about torque and horsepower in my sig. and yes there are desiels that will out run hondas.
Torque gets your car up and going from a stop fast, Horsepower is what keeps you going fast.
Torque gets your car up and going from a stop fast, Horsepower is what keeps you going fast.
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