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Subject: Tech questions
From: "Gary Perkinson" <gfp61@mindspring.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:22:51 -0500
Hey, all:

A couple of tech questions. Any and all answers are appreciated:

1. Do LSR cars generally use alternators, or is charging done between runs
to save HP?

2. What are the pros and cons of auto vs. manual transmissions in LSR? I
know convertors drain HP, but are there other drawbacks to automatics, i.e.
gearing, etc.?

3. Is it possible to run a dragster-style direct-drive setup in the rear,
i.e., where the transmission is coupled directly to the rear-end with no
drive train involved?

Thanks again for your help. If any of these questions can be answered via
the SCTA rulebook, don't worry--I've already ordered one....

Gary

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