The NASCAR guys tell me the loss for them is 15%.
John Beckett
-----Original Message-----
From: Skip Higginbotham <saltrat@pro-blend.com>
To: land-speed@autox.team.net <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 6:53 PM
Subject: Drivetrain losses
>Hi Team,
>Over the past few weeks the subject of "how much HP" to go "how fast" has
>received much attention and Mayf's chart report is an excellent vehicle to
>get to the required horsepower....at the rear wheels on the ground. Thank
>you Mayf you have really helped me.
>If I have misinterpreted the charts......please somebody correct me!
>
>Now how about sharing some ideas and opinions (data?) on how much Hp is
>lost between the crankshaft flange and the ground at, say Bonneville with
>dry salt (more of less) and at El Mirage on a good day and asphalt (as a
>reference).
>
>I think that the loss is 65% total at B-ville, 75% at El Mirage and 40-45%
>on asphalt.
>Any takers?
>
>Skip Higginbotham, Bastrop, Tx (where it is now 80 degrees) at 5:43 PMCST
>Air conditioning in January???????
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