06-24-2016, 01:22 PM
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Re: H/P to weight question
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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin
In a somewhat strange mathematical coincidence, optimal ET x MPH in 1/4 mile tends to equal 1320 (example 10.00 ET x 132 MPH = 1320, 11.00 ET x 120 MPH = 1320) so you can use that number as a baseline. As we know, MPH tells you how much HP you are making, the 1320 number gives you a reasonable idea of how well you are getting it to the ground. Not surprisingly, high HP cars tend to be a little over the 1320 number, low HP cars under but usually not by much.
Jim Caughlin
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Very good explanation.
Last edited by Hans Olsson; 06-25-2016 at 03:59 AM.
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